by Léa Maynard | Aug 19, 2025 | French Law
Gifting property in France can be an effective way to manage your estate or support loved ones, but it comes with complex tax implications for both UK and French residents. Understanding the rules early and planning carefully can prevent costly mistakes and ensure the...
by Léa Maynard | Aug 4, 2025 | French Law
For many UK nationals, buying a property in France is part of a longer-term plan, whether it’s a future retirement in the countryside, a permanent relocation to warmer weather, or simply the freedom of a second home abroad. What’s less often considered, though,...
by Léa Maynard | Jun 13, 2025 | French Law, Wills
When advising clients who own assets in France on their cross-border estate planning, one of the most frequent questions we encounter (along with “How can I avoid the restrictive French forced heirship rules?” which we will explore separately) is “Do I really need a...
by Madeleine Carin | Jun 13, 2025 | French Law, Wills
When it comes to estate planning in France, understanding French law can be important, as the law is strict about how a will must be draughted and executed. Unlike in England and Wales, under French law only four specific types of wills are recognised as legally valid...
