Frequently asked questions about Succession

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Following the death of my mother, I inherited her apartment. I wish to sell it. What is the acquisition value to be used in order to determine the amount of the real estate capital gain?

The capital gain carried out on the sale of a property is equal to the difference between the sale price and the acquisition price. When the property was received following a death, the acquisition price corresponds to the value retained in the declaration of succession (art. 150 VB, I, CGI).
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Containment: How can you draw out an emergency will?

Notaries continue to advise their clients on their testamentary dispositions. In case of emergency and necessity, they may have to travel to collect an authentic will for clients who are very sick or even at the end of their life. All in compliance with the regulations and sanitary rules, which…
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I signed a revelation contract suggested by a genealogist at home yesterday. Upon reflection, I realize the payout percentage is too high. Can I retract and cancel everything ?

Yes. The revelation contract proposed by a genealogist is subject to consumer protection rules ( Rep. Min. Pajon au JOAN du 23-10-2000 n° 50427 ), and consequently to the rules concerning door-to-door sales. You therefore have the 14-day withdrawal period provided for in Article L.221-18 of the Consumer Code applicable…
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