Stone King - Quick Reads

6/9/2026 10:42:23 AM

A long awaited update on Art.913 of the French Civil Code and the application of English law as the law of succession

By Fabienne Atkin

The European Commission has issued an update in response to the large number of complaints received in relation to the introduction of a...

6/8/2026 11:25:52 AM

By Elle McDonald

The Government recently launched a consultation on 5 June 2026 which is set to run for 10 weeks, ending on 14 August 2026, in respect of...

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...

12/17/2025 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...

12/4/2025 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...

11/27/2025 12:29:09 PM

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

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 1:29:58 PM

By Elle McDonald

Siblings, Philip Chryssikos ("Philip") and Maria Chryssikos ("Maria"), sought assistance from the Court in relation to a property owned...

11/25/2025 11:51:51 AM

By Jacques Cutting

Since November 2021, when a British national leaves all their French assets to their partner, children may, in some circumstances, be...