French Inheritance Laws & Taxation

1. 1.1 Basic Rules
2. 1.2 Surviving Spouse
3. 1.3 No Surviving Spouse
4. 1.4 French Civil Partnership
5. 1.5 Free Union
6. 1.6 Divorce or Separation

1. 2.1 Resident or Non-Resident?
2. 2.2 Obligation to Make a Declaration
3. 2.3 Calculation of Tax Liability
4. 2.4 Payment of Taxes

Property Ownership Options

1. 3.1 Buy 'En Tontine'
2. 3.2 Buy using a Property Company

Juridical Options

1. 3.3 Adopt a French Marriage Contract
2. 3.4 Enter into a French Civil Partnership
3. 3.5 Make a Family Inheritance Pact
4. 3.6 Make a Will
5. 3.7 Create a Trust Structure

Financial Planning Options

1. 3.8 Buy or Improve with a Mortgage
2. 3.9 Make a Gift Between Man and Wife
3. 3.10 Make a Gift to Children/Grandchildren
4. 3.11 Make a Gift to Others
5. 3.12 Take out Life Insurance