French Wills and Inheritance

Our experienced bilingual team will help you with all legal issues around your assets in France.

We're proactive

We don’t just look after you, we look out for you. That means we bring you insights, advice and keep you up to date on all kinds of legal matters so you can keep ahead.

We’re expert-led

We match a member of the team with the right expertise to every client, who will invest time getting to know you, who will look after your interests and ensure you have access to the whole firm when you need it.

We talk your language

The legal and financial matters might be complex, but we aim to keep things straightforward and explain everything in terms that are relevant to you.

Full service support

Tees is a Top Tier Legal 500 firm with full-service support for all your legal needs. Our services include related areas of law such as employment law, real estate, litigation and business finance.

We’re expert-led

We also have a team of experienced in-house independent financial advisers who work closely with our legal experts to ensure joined-up first rate service for all our clients.

Financial advice

Our independent financial advisers work as part of a bigger Wealth Management team. We are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Overview

Guidance on wills and inheritance for French assets

Understanding your rights under French law

If you have assets in France, getting expert legal advice can help you avoid inheritance complications. If you’ve made a will in the UK it won’t necessarily apply to your French assets, and the application of English law could have adverse tax consequences.

What we will do to help

We may advise making a French will, depending on your circumstances. This will offer peace of mind and certainty that your loved ones will be provided for. It can also help speed up the inheritance process, and make practical arrangements easier for your family. We can also help if you’re named as the beneficiary of an estate which has French assets.

Our bilingual team will guide you through

Buying or selling a French property must be dealt with by a Notaire in France. Our team will liaise with the Notaire, translate all documents and handle the process on your behalf. We will guide you through the complex French legal system, finding solutions that work for you. We can also help to arrange gifts during lifetime and lasting powers of attorney. If you’re not sure where to start or need advice about your options, get in touch.

How we can help

If you’d like to meet one of our experts for a confidential, no obligation chat, please get in touch.

We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.

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