Frequently asked questions about Succession

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My nephews renounced their father's estate 10 years ago. Their grandfather passed away last year. His house has just been sold. Can they perceive the share that should have gone to their father?

Yes. Article 754 paragraph 4 of the Civil Code provides that one can represent the person whose inheritance has been renounced. Even if the children have renounced the estate of their predeceased father, they can re present him in the estate of their grandfather.
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I have renounced my mother's estate. I am currently two months pregnant. Will I also need to renounce the estate on behalf of my child once they are born?

Yes. Under Article 725 of the French Civil Code, a child who was already conceived at the time of the deceased’s death may inherit, provided they are born viable. Since you have renounced the succession, your unborn child becomes the next heir to your mother’s estate. However, the renunciation on…
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My father has just passed away. He had very little wealth. Am I required to have an act of notoriety to unlock my bank assets?

Everything will depend on the total amount of the deceased's financial assets. To be able to obtain the payment of the funds, you must provide the bank with an affidavit drawn up by a notary if the amount is greater than 5000 euros. On the other hand, if the amount…
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