Succession and other pitfalls
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; 281 (6316) 10 January 1987, 61-62 (2)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: Outlines some of the problems that English owners of French property may face, particularly with regard to succession. Begins by giving a brief outline of French succession law using practical examples to show how misleading it can be for the English. Continues with a look at the question of death duty , capital gains tax , purchasing property in the name of a non-French company, and joint ownership . Concludes with a warning to English buyers of French property that it is essential to get advice from someone competent in both English and French law.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37343 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 3810-1001 |
Outlines some of the problems that English owners of French property may face, particularly with regard to succession. Begins by giving a brief outline of French succession law using practical examples to show how misleading it can be for the English. Continues with a look at the question of death duty , capital gains tax , purchasing property in the name of a non-French company, and joint ownership . Concludes with a warning to English buyers of French property that it is essential to get advice from someone competent in both English and French law.