11/27/2025 2:40:19 PM The duty of care that children have towards their parents in France By Jacques Cutting Many people are aware that, under French law, it is not possible to disinherit your children, except in specific circumstances, and that...
11/27/2025 12:29:09 PM It is important to plan your French succession early By Jacques Cutting France has some of the highest inheritance tax rates in Europe — up to 60% for non-related beneficiaries. However, many tax exemptions...
11/26/2025 4:26:51 PM Budget 2025 – change to the APR/BPR allowance By Tessa Bonser It was announced in today's Budget that the 100% Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief £1 million rate will now be...
11/25/2025 11:51:51 AM Conflict of law between French law and the European Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) By Jacques Cutting Since November 2021, when a British national leaves all their French assets to their partner, children may, in some circumstances, be...
11/24/2025 10:55:09 AM Who will want to be an executor now? By Tessa Bonser Whether you agree with the proposed increases to inheritance tax or not, there is one thing that is for certain – the role of an executor...
11/20/2025 12:46:24 PM Shining a light on the dangers of Asset Protection Trusts By Tessa Bonser The Association of Lifetime Lawyers has produced a report on the hidden dangers of 'Asset Protection Trusts'. As a lawyer with...