Succession law may involve both advisory and contentious phases.

It is a very broad area that often requires working in collaboration with notaries, and sometimes with tax lawyers as well.

Organizing one's estate can be useful to avoid difficulties for potential heirs.

Lawyer Blanchon, in her advisory role, can provide insights tailored to your situation and the information you provide her with.

Presumed contentious successions can also be resolved amicably.

It is often necessary to review deeds spanning decades to understand a recent succession (multiple donations made, transfers, etc.).

Similarly, depending on the nationality of the deceased, their children, the place of death, and the choice of applicable law, it will be necessary to ensure which law will be applied to the succession.

In the field of international succession, it is essential to be very vigilant regarding the settlement of inheritance taxes; for example, paying inheritance taxes in Germany does not mean that one is exempt from inheritance taxes in France: indeed, an agreement between France and Germany provides for the taxation of a portion of the estate in France.

The same applies to other countries within the European Union and outside the Schengen Area.

Finally, contentious situations may arise in the absence of an amicable resolution.

In this case, the judicial court will have jurisdiction.

Marie Blanchon is available to provide you with information on these matters through consultation.