Administration of French Estates

Dealing with the estate of a loved one can be daunting, but having to also deal with the application of foreign laws and foreign assets can feel even more overwhelming. 

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If the deceased person had not taken advice on their French estate at the time of making their Will (or if they don't leave a Will) it's quite possible the outcome with the estate administration might not be as they had anticipated, or indeed as the family expect now.

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It's likely that both French and UK inheritance tax rules will apply to at least some of the assets in the estate. 

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We can help you to understand how the various succession and inheritance tax rules apply to the estate, what process needs to be followed in France, liaise with the professionals in France (in their own language), and explain all the documentation that you will need to understand to complete the estate administration in France. 

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