French Property Law: Your Step by Step Guide to the Purchase Process
In this step-by-step guide, we outline the purchasing process when buying a house in France…
French Law and Legal Advice
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.
French Property Law
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. |
Latest Law Articles
Acte de Vente: Completing Your French Property Purchase
The Acte de Vente or Acte Authentique is the final contract signed by the buyer and seller when a property is sold in France. It must be prepared and witnessed in France, by a notaire.
French property ownership and Inheritance: Indivision, Tontine, and SCI
A look at tontine, en indivision and société civile immobilière and how this affects the surviving spouse.
Should I Set Up a Trust in My Will To Cover My UK and French Property?
Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross-border team. Over a new 12-part series of articles, Charlotte will answer legal and practical questions that are often asked by her clients in relation to buying or selling…
What Happens When an English Person Dies Owning Property in France?
Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross-border team. Over a new 12-part series of articles, Charlotte will answer legal and practical questions that are often asked by her clients in relation to buying or selling…
Will my carte de séjour change my inheritance tax position?
Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team. Over a new 12-part series of articles Charlotte answers legal and practical questions that are often asked by her clients in relation to France; whether that…
What Are Matrimonial Property Regimes?
Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross-border team. Over a series of articles Charlotte answers legal and practical questions that are often asked by her clients in relation to France; whether that be buying or…
Legal Obligations for Health Insurance and Employee Benefits in France
If you are self-employed or run your own business and are looking to take on staff, what are your legal obligations regarding providing a healthcare scheme to your employees? In France, employers have a legal obligation to provide a company…
Property Update: 16 Useful Tips for Buying in France
Our experts and selected estate agency partners reveal their top French property search tips, to help you find your new home in France. Knowing where you want to buy is very important. France is a huge and varied country and…
