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5/21/2026 10:34:15 AM

Towards better protection of vulnerable adults in cross-border situations

By Fabienne Atkin

The EU have agreed the broad terms of a new EU law that seeks to align more closely with the 2000 Protection of Adults Hague Convention...

5/13/2026 8:04:34 AM

By Jacques Cutting

As you may be aware, French inheritance and taxation rules are very different if you leave assets to your children or stepchildren. Until...

5/7/2026 10:50:40 AM

By Jacques Cutting

If you rent out your property in France, you should be aware of the new rules introduced by the 19 November 2024 law. From 20 May 2026...

5/7/2026 9:14:12 AM

By Jacques Cutting

From 1 January 2025 onwards, if you are selling your French property, you are obliged to inform the buyer of their responsibility for...

3/20/2026 10:56:41 AM

By Jacques Cutting

Many people are familiar with the standard inheritance tax rules in France, particularly the €100,000 tax‑free allowance available to...

12/18/2025 9:26:15 AM

By Jacques Cutting

A DPE diagnostic report provides an indication of a property's energy efficiency, as well as its associated heating and upgrade costs. If...

12/17/2025 4:17:08 PM

By Jacques Cutting

Since the lockdown, French notarial practice has embraced digital transformation, allowing clients to sign a notarised power of attorney...

12/17/2025 2:49:39 PM

By Jacques Cutting

Adopting an adult in France requires meeting specific legal conditions and obtaining the adult's clear consent. The adopter must be at...

12/17/2025 12:44:44 PM

By Jacques Cutting

Life insurance (assurance-vie) is a valuable tool for estate planning in France. Unlike most assets, life insurance payouts are generally...

12/12/2025 3:23:38 PM

By Jacques Cutting

When a UK-based seller disposes of a property in France, they are no longer entitled to the reduced CGT rate of 7.5% for EU residents,...

12/10/2025 12:21:25 PM

By Jacques Cutting

An increasing number of solicitors' firms are using AI tools tailored for legal services. To ensure the accuracy of the AI advice, these...

12/4/2025 12:30:42 PM

By Jacques Cutting

The principle behind the clause is similar to that of a joint tenancy in the UK. When a tontine clause is included in a French property...