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Taxes, forced heirship and property ownership: Understanding French succession law

Rob Kay, a senior partner at Blevins Franks financial advice group, looks at estate planning

Succession planning in France can highlight cultural differences

Partner article: Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains why some expatriates are surprised by the French approach to inheritance

EU decision awaited soon on French forced heirship inheritance law

The Commission has received multiple complaints from foreign residents in France left confused by a change in the rules

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Does a UK will suffice for a French/English couple living in France?

Partner article: We guide you through at the relevant succession regulation – and consider the implications of inheritance tax

‘Inheritance taxes are a minefield to be navigated in France and UK’

Partner article: Rob Kay from Blevins Franks explains why your children could be taxed in France as non-relatives without proper planning

French inheritance law: Can I override en tontine clause on my house?

Partner article: An ' en tontine' clause may affect the usual succession process and who will inherit a property

Succession in France: How is your family affected?

In this month's money column, Bill Blevins covers estate planning with France’s complex succession law and tax regimes

Understanding how French estate planning works

Understanding and avoiding French succession law

Protecting your heirs from succession tax in France

There are various issues to consider once you have moved to France – particularly if you have retired and plan to spend the rest of your days here. While financial planning for your new life will be high on the list, you also need to think about estate planning and protecting heirs from succession tax and France’s strict succession law.

Inheritance tax bill on property

I am 35 and disabled. I live with my parents and my mum is also disabled. Our incomes are intertwined, the three of us supporting the three of us. But I am one of four children and my parents used the EU Regulation, allowing UK law, to make their will. I inherit everything and, depending on circumstance, will pay virtually zero inheritance tax. My will, however, is harder as I have neither husband or children. There is no cash involved, just a property. I will leave it (my parents fully support this) to my niece and nephew. However, inheritance tax is around 55%. Are there ways to cut the bill as they would have to sell a place they love to pay the tax? H.G.

How are you married? I’m not talking about church...

When I ask people how they are married, they look at me perplexed. My favourite reply is still “in a church!”. When talking about marriage, in this instance, I mean the marriage regime.

Implications of acquiring French nationality on will

Last week I received notification that my wife and I are now both dual nationals, not just British but newly French. We have been living in France for over 30 years. Some time ago we opted for our wills to be considered under the English system; can you say if acquiring French nationality means this option is no longer applicable – and should we make new wills? P.B.

Inheritance rules for second home in France

Reader asks a question after a disagreement between French notaire and UK lawyer over a second home in France

Inheritance and succession rules in France

Success can often mean choosing the simple option. Inheritance and succession rules can be overwhelming as there are so many of them in France but I look for what gives the simplest outcome for clients.

Succession law

Taxes, forced heirship and property ownership: Understanding French succession law

Succession planning in France can highlight cultural differences

EU decision awaited soon on French forced heirship inheritance law

Does a UK will suffice for a French/English couple living in France?

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