What is a Testament Authentique?
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...
What is a Testament Olographe?
If you’ve ever panicked that a quick handwritten note about your final wishes might not count, you may be thinking of a Testament Olographe. It sounds like something straight out of an 18th-century novel, but it is a very real and very common legal concept,...
Selling Probate Property in France from the UK
Selling a property in France is rarely a walk in the park, but when you add the complexities of the French probate system (la succession) and the fact that you’re navigating it from across the Channel, it can feel downright overwhelming. Here is a look at how to...
Retiring In France – Location and Planning
Retiring to France is the classic dream, isn’t it? Long lunches, local markets, and a pace of life that actually lets you breathe. But since the rules changed a few years back, getting there and staying there requires a bit more than just picking out a farmhouse...
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