Tontine rule

French inheritance law: Can I override en tontine clause on my house?

Partner article: An ' en tontine' clause may affect the usual succession process and who will inherit a property

Change of French home’s ownership under tontine regime

A friend and his wife bought a home under a tontine . His widow thought she would become the full owner with no fee but her notaire said there is €4,000 due to register the change of ownership. Is this right? N.H.

Invest in a tontine

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.

Effect of the tontine rule under the EU rule
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Tontine rule

French inheritance law: Can I override en tontine clause on my house?

Change of French home’s ownership under tontine regime

Invest in a tontine

Effect of the tontine rule under the EU rule

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Woman dies as mudslide tears through home during storms in France

Drunk Briton arrested over ‘shameful display’ in French museum

Do you recognise these French road signs? Their meanings have changed…

No mow May: homeowners in France asked to let grass grow

Driving fine bonanza as France increases number of speed cameras

Waze sends thousands of drivers a day through small village in France

Storm and hail warnings as rain sweeps through France