Livret de famille

How can we show family link with British nephews?

We have dual French and British nationality and are resident in France. As we have no children, we wish to leave our house and the rest of our possessions to our British nephews and nieces in the UK, but apparently we need to prove that they are directly related. As the livret de famille does not exist in the UK, how can we prove that they are directly related to myself or to my husband? The proof appears to be a requirement for our French wills. A.S.

How can son prove he is only child?

We do not possess a livret de famille (our son was born in the UK) so how does he prove he is the only offspring should anything happen to us? A friend whose father died leaving a house in France has been unable to convince the authorities that he and his siblings are the only beneficiaries. Can you obtain a livret de famille even if you were born in the UK?

Livret de famille

How can we show family link with British nephews?

How can son prove he is only child?

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