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French property transfer on divorce holding up sale

When my husband and I divorced in 2018, an English court awarded me our property in France, with my ex-husband keeping a house in the UK. I am now selling the property in France. My notaire has said I have to pay €11,000 to remove my ex from the title deed and that my ex also has to sign by proxy to agree to this. Why, when the English divorce courts have made a judgment?

Father died intestate in France, now notaire is silent

I need advice about a property my sister and I inherited from our father who died unexpectedly last year. He left no will. We are struggling to hear from the notaire he dealt with in France and don’t know what to do. L.S.

Leaving French property to just one child?

I have owned a French property since 1983. Can I leave it to just one child (who is involved with it and loves it as I do) instead of my two other children who are not remotely interested?

Brexit and second-homes in France: What changes?

Would anything be expected to change in terms of buying a French second home for a British person after Brexit, either in a deal or no-deal scenario, as to actual rights to buy in France and the formalities involved?

Can an English solicitor register a will in France?

Can an English solicitor register a will in France, with a stipulation of English law to be applied?

Does property in UK come under French inheritance law?

I’m British, have lived and worked in France for more than 40 years, and have children and grandchildren here. Something I’ve been querying recently is, if I request French nationality and remain resident here in France, would property I own in England come under French inheritance law? I believe at present, as a British national, this would come under UK law? A.B.

I have found a buyer for my French home - what's next?

We are selling up in France to return to the UK and have found a buyer. At what stage do we receive the money? What fees and taxes are due? Should we involve an English solicitor?

Does French law take precedence over British law?

My sister has gone through a divorce in the UK. The judge awarded their house in France to him. I read a post which said that French law takes precedence over English law in France and the judge cannot force her to sell. My sister’s ex-husband says that the house is now his and he can do what he wants with it – but would he still need my sister’s permission to sell? He is in the process of selling. P.H.

Buying French house share and CGT

We are both divorced and not remarried and live and pay tax in the UK. We bought a second home in France in 1997, ‘en indivision’. I have two children and my partner a son from the previous marriages. She wants to help her son buy UK property so I plan to buy her half share of the French house. Should I do this after 2019 to avoid CGT and the 22-year rule? As outright owner, should I add a codicil to my UK will to ensure only my children inherit? What French or UK taxes do I face and are there other drawbacks? J.G.

Re-writing UK wills in French

My parents, in their 90s, moved to France to be near me. They rewrote their UK wills, stating they were to be used when they die. I asked our notaire if he needed a copy and he said he needed my parents to re-write them, preferably in French. Is this correct? J.F.

Giving English Power of Attorney option to UK relative

Is it appropriate for an elderly person living in France to give an English Power of Attorney option to a relative in the UK?

Selling share on holiday home

We bought a holiday home with family friends but they now wish to sell their share. What are the formalities involved to transfer full ownership to us? A.F.

Can my grandchildren inherit share from my husband?

We have lived in France for almost 13 years and have a French usufruit will signed 5/6 years ago but are not sure of our situation. My husband wants my grandchildren to inherit his share: can he do this? He has no children. If he dies before me, do all proceeds go to me and then to my relatives in future or would his will dictate what happens? I will leave my share to my two sons, but what share would be given to the grandchildren if I were to die first and what inheritance tax would they pay? M.A.

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