Trusts & Estates

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Trusts & Estates

If a foreign citizen dies leaving property in France, his or her heirs must declare the estate to the French government within six to twelve months, depending on the place of death. Avocat Grégoire advises clients regarding the following:

Contested French Estates

  • Resolution of contested estates
  • Limiting French tax liability for ongoing estates
  • Contesting the validity of an improperly drafted will
  • Contesting a “disinheriting” of children (French law)
International Estate Planning

  • Analysis on what type of will is appropriate for you
  • Coordination with a notaire to execute a French will
  • Advice regarding U.S. recognition of French wills
  • Drafting of U.S. and international wills
Your rights as an heir

  • Determination of all heirs to the estate
  • Determination of your share to the estate
  • Analysis of applicable French estate tax and law
  • Advice regarding your declaration obligations to French tax authorities
Trusts

  • Advice re: tax consequences of U.S. trusts for French tax residents
  • Completing trust declarations to French tax authorities
  • Coordination with U.S. lawyers and trustees regarding trust resolution

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