Frequently asked questions about Succession

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Our father (debirentier) predeceased the sellers (crédirentiers) of the property he bought as a life annuity. As the deceased's heir, do I have to continue paying the annuities until the sellers die?

Yes. As part of your father's estate, you inherited the property he had purchased as a life annuity, as well as the related debts. It is therefore your responsibility to continue paying the annuities until the death of the seller.
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I became the usufructuary of my spouse's property upon his/her death. Do I have to declare the value of freehold assets to calculate the IFI?

No, if the dismemberment of ownership results from the option exercised within the framework of your legal rights (article 757 of the Civil Code), you only declare the value of the usufruct. This value is determined according to the scale of article 669 of the General Tax Code, according to…
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As part of settling my mother's estate, I owe a reduction indemnity to my brother. However, I am unable to pay it. What can I do?

Reminder: The reduction indemnity is a sum owed to the reserved heirs by a beneficiary (donee or legatee) who receives assets exceeding their share of the estate. It is calculated during the liquidation of the estate and is generally payable at the time of the division, unless otherwise agreed. Solution…
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