Real estate investment in France
The firm assists its clients with the acquisition of real estate in Paris and in any other French city. The support provided covers all stages of the project, from the initial verification of the property to its effective registration with the competent French authorities.
This assistance includes in particular:
- verification of ownership of the property,
- analysis of the overall cost of the transaction,
- assistance with the signing of notarial deeds in France,
- follow-up of registration with the land registry,
- coordination with French notaries and banking institutions.
Assets and patrimony in France
The firm also assists with the management of assets located in France, in particular in relation to:
- life insurance policies taken out in France,
- preparation and filing of French tax returns,
- opening of bank accounts in France,
- identification of patrimonial and financial assets,
- analysis and organisation of bank financing solutions.
Successions in France
The firm assists heirs in succession proceedings opened in France, whether or not a notary is involved, depending on the circumstances.
The services provided include in particular:
- obtaining the French certificate of last wills, duly apostilled and translated,
- management of successions with or without a notary in France,
- coordination between French and foreign authorities,
- regularisation of cross-border succession situations.
Cross-border approach
The firm’s work follows a cross-border approach taking into account:
- the applicable French law,
- any links with other national legal systems,
- international tax implications,
- and the personal situation of each client.
This approach ensures consistent handling of cases involving more than one country.