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Many people have bought property in France in the name of one spouse only (for various different reasons; inheritance, protection of assets etc) thinking that later on they will be able to transfer the property into the joint names of both spouses.
Helen bought a Chamonix apartment for £210,000. She has just accepted an offer of £280,000 and wants to know if she will need to pay any capital gains tax (‘CGT’) on the gain of £70,000 in the UK or in France.
If you are based in England & Wales you may be familiar with the process of selling property in the UK, but there are differences in the process when selling in France that you should be aware of.
Felicity worked in the charity sector for many years of her life, and in particular she feels very strongly about supporting a global disaster relief charity on her death.
Emma is worried about paying inheritance tax in France and needs advice on what to do next.
Charlotte Macdonald, an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team, sets out a number of scenarios that a British owner of French property may encounter. Over a 12-part series of articles Charlotte will cover topics such…
Charlotte Macdonald, an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross-border team, sets out a number of scenarios that a British owner of French property may encounter. Over a 12-part series of articles Charlotte will cover topics such as how…
Charlotte Macdonald, an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross-border team, sets out a number of scenarios that a British owner of French property may encounter. Over a 12-part series of articles Charlotte will cover topics such as how…
The International and Cross-Border team at solicitors Stone King LLP give an overview of the documents that you will be asked to sign when buying property in France When buying property in France, there are a number of documents…
Charlotte Macdonald, an associate in the international and cross border team at UK law firm Stone King LLP, explains how her US clients can take advantage of recent EU legislation. The European Succession Regulation Many Europeans will now be…
Charlotte Macdonald, an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team, sets out a number of scenarios that a British owner of French property may encounter. Over a 12-part series of articles Charlotte will cover topics such…
In the run up to Brexit, national law firm Stone King has launched a service to support clients from start to finish in the sale or purchase of property in France. Usually people looking to buy or sell will hire…
Charlotte Macdonald, a specialist international and cross border solicitor at Stone King experienced with dealing with Anglo/French matters, answers frequently asked questions relating to UK inheritance tax when owning property in France. UK inheritance tax If you are ‘domiciled’ in…
Because your English and French wills give away all of your assets when you die, they are arguably the single most powerful contracts you will ever sign in your life; so who should you trust with the responsibility of…
An Apostille is a certificate that makes ‘local’ documents valid for international use. You may hear people referring to the ‘legalisation of documents’ – ‘legalisation’ being the certification of the document with an Apostille. Apostilles are only valid in…
If you own property in France you should to be aware of the rules around ‘domicile’. Daniel (Dan) Harris, Head of International and Cross-Border at Stone King LLP, explains why.
Many people might not be aware of the potential tax consequences of an English trust in France. Until recently there was no legal concept of a ‘trust’ under French law, however the legislation has recently been modified to…
What we do The International Team at Stone King LLP specialises in international and cross-border work. We provide cross-border analysis, estate planning and prepare wills for those with assets in more than one jurisdiction to ensure that they receive joined…
How should I own my property in France? Is there a particular type of ownership that I should choose to ensure my property goes to my spouse when I die? Charlotte Macdonald, a specialist solicitor in Stone King’s international trust…
Caroline Fell, who heads up the Family Law and Mediation Team at Stone King, looks at how Brexit may affect UK expatriate families going through separation or divorce. With recent estimates suggesting that 1.2 million UK citizens live in…
French marriage rules could help (or stop) your partner inheriting your overseas property, writes Stone King’s Alexandra Weatherdon. If you’re planning to buy a home in France you may want to ensure that your partner will inherit the property…
Stone King’s Charlotte Macdonald, a specialist solicitor in the international department tackles the minefield of diminished mental capacity when living in France. Many people think of a loss of mental capacity as being a gradual process, usually associated with age-related…
Brussels IV – The EU succession regulation Two years ago the EU succession regulation – more commonly known as Brussels IV – came into force. But how is this affecting British nationals who live, or own property, in France? The…
Cheap French wills Stone King’s Dan Harris, specialist cross border solicitor, investigates the pitfalls of cheap French wills. Mr Jones originally called me to ask about the consequences of Brexit on the succession of his French estate. I explained to…
Charlotte Macdonald, specialist cross-border solicitor at Stone King LLP, answers the most common questions we receive about French property – including Brexit. When I die, how can I ensure my French property goes to the person/people I…
You know what a French notaire does, but what about an English notary? How do they fit in and why might you need one?
It is essential to grasp the French ownership concept of propriété, and the implications of usufruit on inheritance, gifts and other transactions.
Video update: An expert weighs in on what action should be taken by owners of French property in view of the inheritance law changes in France on the application of the 2015 EU rules.
So you think your international affairs are complicated?Part 1 in series of real life foreign inheritance stories from international succession and probate specialist Dan Harris of Stone King.
Is my English Will valid in France, or must I have a French Will as well? Before accepting a one-size-fits-all foreign will, here’s what you should know.
A growing number of us are buying homes abroad despite the downturn. But what would happen to those assets if you lose mental capacity gradually following an illness, or suddenly following an accident?
Too many overseas property owners fall foul of international inheritance laws and tax regimes. Protect your foreign assets for future generations.
