Inheritance planning in France - The Franco British Network

November 10, 2025

This is a discussion hosted by The Franco British Network (FBN) featuring lawyer Christophe Dutertre, an expert in international succession and notarial law.

Inheritance Planning

Part 1 / Inheritance planning in France, French vs English Law

Hosted by Tharwat Mansour of the Franco British Network with guest lawyer Christophe Dutertre. They discuss: ** French vs. English Law, ** The 2021 Legal Shift, ** Protecting UK Assets, ** Inheritance Tax and ** The Importance of a Will

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Part 2 / Inheritance planning in France, UK vs French wills

Hosted by Tharwat Mansour of the Franco British Network with guest lawyer Christophe Dutertre. ** French Tax Warning on English Law, ** French Law Overrides will content, ** Use a French Will for French Property, ** Avoid Probate Block, ** A Will Confirms Intentions

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Part 3 / Inheritance planning in France, questions from FBN followers.

Hosted by Tharwat Mansour of the Franco British Network with guest lawyer Christophe Dutertre. ** Tontine Risk, ** Tax-Smart Gifting, ** Charity Tax, ** Bequests to Friends

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Christophe Dutertre

I am a qualified Notaire (Diplômé Notaire) with additional diploma in European Notarial tax and Law.

French conveyancing, estate planning, French inheritance tax, Capital Gain Tax, Wealth Tax, declaration of existing trust, cross border jurisdictions with different Countries, such as the UK, USA, Australia and most of European Countries

I have been practising French notarial law for over 30 years now, 10 of which working for different Notaires in France.

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