Guides Archive - Page 2 of 3 - French Probate & Succession

Working with Funeral Directors in France

Learn how to find a funeral director in France, why contacting them quickly is essential, what decisions you'll need to make immediately...

A practical guide to repatriating a loved one from France to the UK, including choosing funeral directors, understanding the process,...

Learn how to obtain an official French death certificate (Acte de Décès), who issues it, how many certified copies to request and why...

Clearing a loved one's home in France can be physically and emotionally demanding. This guide explains your options, from hiring a skip...

Learn how to notify French banks following a bereavement, how to identify your loved one's accounts, what documents you'll need, and why...

One of the biggest challenges during a French succession is identifying everything your loved one owned. This guide explains practical ways...

One of the easiest things to overlook after a death is the ongoing property taxes. Once bank accounts are frozen, automatic payments may...

French notaires and avocats are both legal professionals, but they do very different things. This guide explains when you need a notaire,...

A vehicle forms part of your loved one's estate and must usually be declared during the French succession. This guide explains why you need...

Many families worry they'll have to pay inheritance tax twice when a loved one leaves assets in both the UK and France. The good news is...