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French law can help you enjoy the fruits of your work Many people have complicated family situations (children from former marriages etc.) and there are many solutions for achieving their inheritance wishes, whether via the EU Succession Regulation or other solutions, but what if we ask: 鈥淲hat do the French do?鈥�
Can unwed partner stay in French home? I have heard where a couple is not married and the property they live in is owned by one of them, it is possible for the survivor to live in it until his or her death if the couple had concluded a commodat or pr锚t 脿 usage . Is this true?
Husband wants my grandchildren to inherit We live in France and have a usufruit will signed six years ago. My husband wants my grandchildren to inherit his share. He has no children. I will leave my share to my two sons. What would go to the grandchildren if I die first?
