Frequently asked questions about Donation

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Ten years ago, I received a gift of real estate from my father. Will its value be reassessed at the time of his succession?

Yes. The principle of revaluation of gifts is set out in Article 860 of the Civil Code. The asset is valued at the time of partition based on its condition at the time of the gift. If the asset has been sold, the notary will consider the sale price or…
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I would like to donate a sum of money to my grandchildren, but I am 82 years old, is it still possible?

Yes. It is always possible to make a donation, regardless of your age. However, the beneficiaries of the donation will not be able to benefit from the special allo-wance of 31,865 euros applicable to donations of sums of money (from article 790 G of the General Tax Code) granted in…
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My uncle of French nationality lives abroad. He wants to help me finance the acquisition of my home by giving me money. Do I have to declare this operation in France ?

Yes. When the beneficiary of a donation is domiciled in France on the day of the donation or has had his tax residence in France for at least six years during the last ten years preceding the donation, all the assets he receives located in France or outside France are…
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I would like to make a donation to the child I adopted as part of a simple adoption. Can he benefit from the reduction of 100,000 euros?

No. The reduction of 100,000 euros is applicable in relations between ascendants and their children (art. 779 CGI). Article 786 of the General Tax Code specifies that, except in special cases, the relationship resulting from a simple adoption is not taken into account for the collection of transfer du-ties free…
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