Welcome to our comprehensive guide to French law and the legal system in France, sponsored by Stone King. Here, you can find all the up-to-date French laws, including information on Roman law, property law, and inheritance law in France. Learn about the legal aspects affecting your home and life when you purchase a French property.
Information on the legal process of French property purchase from the initial contract to completion and when you sign the acte authentique.
Introduction to French LawHere are some essential articles on French law and the legal system in France, including a glossary of useful French legal terms. |
Inheritance Law in FranceInformation on inheritance laws in France including French succession law and the basic rights of spouses, children and other relatives. |
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 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…
