French Wills and Inheritance

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

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.

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Our expertise

Our French wills and inheritance team can help you with issues including:

  • Making a French will
  • Help with buying and selling property
  • Translation of all documents
  • Liaising with legal professionals in France
  • Power of attorney in France
  • Deeds of gift
  • Tax efficiencies

We’re here to help

If you’re thinking about the future of your French assets, we can help. We will give you a clear picture of your options, and practical advice on how to plan for the future. Give us a call for a free and confidential discussion and let’s talk about how we can help get things moving for you.

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

The financial services provided on this page are by Tees Financial Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered number 211314. Our legal services are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

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