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Stepchild tax issue unresolved
Brian EDWARDS, Argentat
THE inheritance changes (Connexion, April and May) miss the major point for many English – and French – about stepchildren.
My ex-wife announced we were separating 25 years ago and because she spoiled our son, he followed her. I remarried and gained three daughters who have fully accepted me. My son has not been part of my family for 25 years. It is iniquitous to me and many French that I cannot leave an inheritance to my family of 25 years unless 60% inheritance tax is paid, as they are not blood relatives. The law should include stepchildren for liberté, égalité and fraternité. On our divorce, my ex-wife had 75% of the assets of that marriage and my son will undoubtedly receive her estate. Why should he get a share of the assets of this marriage, of which he has not been a part, to the detriment of my loving family?
Brian EDWARDS, Argentat