12/17/2025 4:17:08 PM Signing a French notarised power of attorney online: a new era of convenience 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 Adoption of an adult in France - a peculiar planning option 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...
11/28/2025 11:59:26 AM What are the "frais de notaire"? By Jacques Cutting You may be surprised to learn that French notaire's fees, or 'frais de notaire', are much higher than conveyancing solicitors' fees in...
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...