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Could you clarify the limit that I may now earn as a micro-entrepreneur? I have been affiliated for 10 years and am registered as a “consultant” advising clients on their property renovations and repairs.  C.A.

Readers may be familiar with the tontine as a form of property purchase by a couple, where the whole ownership goes to the survivor in the event of the death of one partner.

Understanding and avoiding French succession law

If you have an assurance vie there is a tax-free element after a number of years. If you receive another lump sum you want to invest in AV, is it best to top up the one you already have and, if so, are you able to take advantage of the tax-free element already existing? Or should you take out a separate AV and start again from scratch?  M.M.

I have been diagnosed with cancer and am hoping soon to move to France. Can I access free chemotherapy with my Ehic/S1?  M.H.

The dearth of rural doctors is not to do with them seeking the bright lights of cities, according to Dr Yannick Schmitt. He says more needs to be done to overcome the shortage of doctors generally

A French MP is calling for European health insurance details to be routinely included on all new cartes vitales to make travel easier.

We plan to work on our garden and want to know more about distance rules we must respect in relation to planting trees near to the boundary with our neighbour. There is a wall separating our two properties. As long as the roots do not disturb this wall, are we OK to plant quite close to it?  F.L

Sponsored feature: ARB French Property’s Platinum scheme means more property owners than ever are choosing to sell their homes privately, Adrian and Jacqui Bunn, founders of ARB French Property explain why.

Can you renegotiate equity release loan rates if levels drop? J.B.

WHAT are the criteria to benefit from a reduction or exemption from the taxe foncière? G.S.

Ways of educating youngsters are changing, in a variety of innovative ways. The Connexion visits a school in the Dordogne to see the flexible methods they are using with success

Some 2.3% of children in French schools are intellectually gifted, according to an Education Ministry estimate.

Could you clarify the limit that I may now earn as a micro-entrepreneur? I have been affiliated for 10 years and am registered as a “consultant” advising clients on their property renovations and repairs.  C.A.

Plans to remove one of France’s 11 public holidays to help fund increased support for older people have gone quiet.