Scam: an upsurge in fraud and identity theft attempts of notaries

06 April 2021

Be careful! False notaries solicit individuals indicating that they are heirs of a life insurance policy. This is a scam attempt.

My brother is in need. Our parents are deceased and he's not married with no children. Our relationship is very bad. Am I obliged to help him?

No. The French Civil Code does not provide for an obligation to provide support between brothers and sisters. However, the courts do recognize the existence of a natural obligation: this means that your brother in need cannot force you to help him, but that you can help him voluntarily. However…
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Following the death of our father, my sister and I inherited some farmland over which the SAFER has a right of pre-emption. I want to sell my undivided shares to my sister.

[...] Will SAFER's right of pre-emption prevent her from acquiring my shares? No, the SAFER's right of pre-emption does not apply in this case, in application of the provisions of article L143-4 3° of the Code rural et de la pêche maritime, which stipulates that: "The following may not be…
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