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There’s an interesting update on the Lettres des Notaires de France update in March 2026.
There’s an interesting reminder on the Lettres des Notaires de France update in March 2026.
That is about the ability for siblings to benefit from a full inheritance tax exem...
Question
I am UK resident, but have a property, in France in my sole name. My long-term partner and I getting a civil partnership next month and I want to ensure he is protected. Do I put the property in both names, and how do I do this, please? Or is there a way I can make a will, in the UK (or France, to ensure the property is left to him, without incurring huge taxes...
Q
I and English, but live in France and my Will elected English law in my Will so that my estranged child does not inherit, which was allowed when I made my Will in 2016. However I know France annoyingly has not let that happen since 2021, but I know Euorpe are fighting them on this. Any news on this?
A
If you die as a permanent resident of France, and have...
Examples of inheritance from parent to their bloodline or adopted child
Warning - 60% tax applies (on amounts abover 1,594 Euros) if the beneficiary is a non bloodline relative, including a step child who has not been adopted,
Value of inheritance (Euros) Amount of French Inheritance Tax (Euros)
100,000 0
125,000 3,194
150,000 8,194
175,00...