I own a property that interests a friend. Can I sell him half of the property and have both of us own it jointly? If so (we want to own 50% each), can I ask him to pay me half the estimated value of the property?
"I was recognized at birth (in 1949) by my father and never heard from him again. I learned of his death, which took place a few years ago, through a civil status record that I requested. What are my inheritance rights, given that I don't know which notary settled the…
Divorce: what happens to the debts and the loans undertaken during the marriage ?
29 September 2026
Although divorced, each ex-spouse is required to settle all or part of the debts of the couple or their ex-spouse. Concretely, what is the fate of debts and credits contracted during the marriage?
Divorce: fate of donations and other advantages from spouses
25 April 2025
Donations between spouses (donation to the last living), manual gifts of money or changes to the matrimonial regime: what becomes of the advantages that the spouses have agreed to?
Succession and couples: the surviving partner’s rights over the home?
13 November 2025
Even in the absence of a gift or a will, the surviving spouse is guaranteed the right to remain in the home upon the death of their partner. Is the same true for the home of partners in a civil union (PACS) or for cohabiting partners?
The will allows you to prepare your inheritance and organize the division of your property. It is the best way to protect yourself, especially for unmarried people. Only a will can make a civil partner inherit.