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Every guide on this website is written from first-hand experience of managing a French succession from the UK. Our aim is to explain complex processes in plain English and help families understand what to expect, what to ask, and where to find the right professional support.

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Built from experience, not theory Practical UK–France succession guidance from someone who has been through it. Every guide on this website is written from first-hand experience of managing…

A family member has died in France

I have inherited property

I need a French notaire

I do not understand succession law

I am an executor

I need translations or documents

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UK family inheriting a stone house in France with French succession documents and property keys during the inheritance process.

I Have Inherited Property in France – What Happens Next?

Inheriting a property in France is very different from inheriting one in the UK. Learn what happens after a death, when ownership…

A practical guide for UK families after the death of a loved one in France, showing French succession documents, a British passport, a checklist and a traditional French home.

A Family Member Has Died in France: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Families

A loved one has died in France and you're not sure what to do next? This step-by-step guide for UK families explains the immediate…

Executor managing a UK estate with French property, showing probate documents, French legal paperwork and a house in France representing cross-border estate administration.

I Am an Executor of a UK Estate That Includes Assets in France

If you're the executor of a UK estate with assets in France, you'll need to navigate both UK probate and the French succession process….

Illustration comparing French and English probate systems with a French notary, UK probate documents, legal books and landmarks representing France and England.

Why French and UK Probate Feel So Different

Understand why French probate often feels so different from probate in England and Wales. This guide explains the role of French notaries,…

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Common questions

Quick answers to common French probate and succession questions.

What is French succession?

French succession is the legal process for dealing with a person’s estate in France after they die.

Do I need a French notaire?

In most French estate matters, a notaire is required to handle property, inheritance declarations and formal succession documents. Unlike UK Probates, you cannot process a succession on your own.

Can you help me understand documents from the notaire?

Yes. We can help explain what the notaire is asking for and help you organise the information required.