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French wills and inheritance
Our experienced bilingual team will help you with all legal issues around your assets in France.
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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.
"Exceptional in helping us with wills in France and the UK. Listened brilliantly and responded appropriately, with clear and simple principles to work to."
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 with French wills and inheritance
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
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“After contacting and speaking with several French Notaires and Interborder Solicitors, I have recently spoken with the lovely Lauren Mars at Tees who was able to clearly answer all queries on the matter and was very helpful.”
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“Sarah Walker was exceptional in helping us with wills in France and UK. She listens brilliantly, responds appropriately, and gave clear and simple principles to work to.”
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Sarah Walker is a Partner and joint Head of Private Client at Tees, advising on wills, trusts, estate planning and inheritance tax. She has particular expertise in Anglo-French matters, including French wills, estates and inheritance tax planning.
