French Succession Rules

For many moving to France, French succession rules can be confusing and worrying.  The possibility that children or step-children will inherit large portions of the deceased's estate before the surviving partner, could leave some in financial difficulty and without the possibility of access to capital or the flexibility to decide their future.

With planning there is a great deal that can be done to ensure that the surviving partner remains in charge of cash and assets, keeping them in control of their future.  This planning cna also benefit heirs by providing simple solutions to meet future potential inheritance tax bills.

If you have concerns about the French inheritance rules, please give us a call.  Without planning you could be exposing yourself to problems in the future that could have been easily avoided today.