Why France Remains a Popular Retirement Destination

by IWC Web Team | Jun 30, 2026 | Cross-Border Estates, French Property & Inheritance, Info & Advice, International Living, Relocation Guidance

For decades, the idea of packing up and heading across the Channel for retirement has been a classic British ambition. Even with the extra post-Brexit paperwork now firmly established, the pull of the French lifestyle remains incredibly strong. If you are sitting at...

The Essential Documents For Moving From The UK To France

by IWC Web Team | Jun 22, 2026 | Apostille, Cross-Border Estates, Info & Advice, International Living, Relocation Guidance

Relocating to France is an incredibly exciting step. But the romantic dream of a new life can quickly get bogged down by the reality of French administration (l’administration). Since Brexit, the process for British citizens moving across the Channel has become...

Death and Probate in France – Cultural Differences

by IWC Web Team | May 27, 2026 | Cross-Border Estates, Estate Planning, French Property & Inheritance, Info & Advice, International Probate, Legal Advice, Probate & Estate Management

When you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, the paperwork is usually the last thing you want to think about. But if that person owned property or lived across the Channel, navigating the French approach to death and probate can feel like a double blow. The...

A Guide to Handling French Business Assets During Probate

by IWC Web Team | May 8, 2026 | Cross-Border Estates, French Property & Inheritance, International Probate, Legal Advice, Probate & Estate Management

Inheriting an estate with cross-border assets is a significant administrative challenge, and specialist guidance can help simplify the French probate process. If a loved one passed away owning a business in France or holding shares in a French company, such as a...

What is a Testament Authentique?

by IWC Web Team | Apr 17, 2026 | French Property & Inheritance, International Probate, Legal Advice

If the Testament Olographe is the DIY, pen and paper approach to estate planning, the Testament Authentique is its more formal, heavy-duty counterpart. In jurisdictions like France, this is the gold standard of wills. It’s not just a document you tuck away in a desk...