French investors inherit foreign will system

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One important issue which can sometimes be overlooked by investors buying in France is that of inheritance.

When purchasing a French property it is important to consider your inheritance position and ensure that any wishes and goals have been properly covered.

The 2001 French inheritance act has meant that a spouse’s position has been improved in terms of inheritance under French law.

If no will is made prior to death, French rules allow the surviving spouse to choose either between 25 per cent of the deceased spouse’s estate in full equity or to take 100 per cent of the estate in French …

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