Frequently asked questions about Donation

Yes. Under French law, the principle is that ownership of the land includes ownership of everything on and beneath it (Article 552 of the Civil Code). This means that even if you financed the construction of the house, your sister remains the owner. For the house to become your property…

The return clause inserted in the deed of gift allows the donor to recover ownership of the donated property, either in the event that the beneficiary of the donation dies before him, or in the event of the predecease of the beneficiary and his descendants (art. 951 Civil Code). It…

No. Article 1094-1 of the French Civil Code states in its 1st paragraph that "In the event that a spouse leaves children or descendants, whether or not from the marriage, he or she may dispose in favor of the other spouse either of the property he or she could dispose…

No. The law strictly prohibits any gifts or legacies to court-appointed guardians for protected adults, regardless of when the will was written (Article 909 paragraph 2 of the Civil Code).

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…