International inheritances

No. It is perfectly possible to break the equality between heirs. However, the notary will have to ensure that your share does not encroach on the hereditary reserve of your coheirs. If this is the case, they will be entitled to claim, "financial compensation" from you, known as a "reduction…

It depends. If it was your main residence at the time of death, Article 764 grants you a lifelong right of use and occupancy (including furniture). If it was a secondary residence, they may require you to leave since the law does not grant usufruct without agreement (Civil Code, Article…

Yes. When the division (existence of a usufruct and bare ownership) results from a death and the exercise by the surviving spouse of their legal rights, Article 968 paragraph 2, 1° of the General Tax Code specifies that the value of the bare ownership must be included in the calculation…

Yes. In the event of the death of an adult who is the subject of a protective measure exercised by a legal representative for the protection of adults, the latter may, in the absence of known heirs, seize the notary of the deceased through a view of settling the estate…