July 23, 2026Notary

Contesting a Will or an Unfair Share: French Inheritance Disputes

If you have been left less than your reserved share, or a gift has emptied an estate, or a will looks invalid, French law gives you ways to challenge. This guid

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July 23, 2026Notary

Inheriting a French Holiday Home as a Foreign Owner

Inheriting a French holiday home means French forced heirship, French inheritance tax with no main-home discount, and the notaire's process on a deadline. This

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July 23, 2026Notary

Passing On a Family Business in France: The Pacte Dutreil

The Pacte Dutreil passes a French family business to the next generation with 75% of its value exempt from transfer tax. This guide explains the collective and

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July 23, 2026Notary

French Inheritance for US Citizens

American owners of French property meet French forced heirship on their French assets and US estate tax on their worldwide estate. This guide explains how Frenc

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