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International succession: which law applies to your estate?

Since 2015, EU Regulation 650/2012 has revolutionised international succession planning. Discover how the professio juris lets you choose the law governing your estate, and how to anticipate French inheritance tax for your international family.

octobre 1, 2026

Succession internationale : quelle loi s’applique à votre patrimoine ?

Depuis 2015, le Règlement européen 650/2012 révolutionne la succession internationale. Découvrez comment la professio juris vous permet de choisir la loi applicable à votre patrimoine, et comment anticiper la fiscalité successorale française pour votre famille internationale.

octobre 1, 2026

France 2027 Budget: the gift tax window — what families need to plan for now

France's 2027 Finance Bill proposes a flat 6% gift tax rate and a raised family cash gift ceiling. A landmark fiscal window — but with potential trade-offs. What to do before the vote.

septembre 26, 2026

Future Protection Mandate: Anticipating Incapacity to Safeguard Your Wealth

How to designate a trusted proxy to manage your life insurance, SCPI and real estate portfolio in the event of incapacity — and avoid the paralysis of court-imposed guardianship.

septembre 24, 2026

Corporate Tax (IS) or Personal Tax (IR) for Your French SCI? The Right Regime in 2026

IS or IR for your French SCI? Depreciation, capital gains allowances, double taxation at exit: the complete guide to choosing the right tax regime for your real estate holding company in 2026.

septembre 10, 2026

The tontine clause in French real estate: protecting your partner without inheritance tax

A little-known yet highly effective mechanism, the French tontine clause allows the surviving partner to become sole owner of a property at the cost of a simple transfer duty (~3.80%), bypassing the 60% inheritance tax rate. How to protect your partner without marriage or PACS.

août 22, 2026

La SCI familiale : protéger et transmettre votre patrimoine immobilier

La SCI familiale permet de transmettre progressivement un bien immobilier tout en supprimant l'indivision et en optimisant la fiscalité successorale. Guide complet : démembrement de parts, choix IR/IS, points de vigilance.

août 15, 2026

Assurance-Vie et Clause Bénéficiaire en 2026 : L’Arme Secrète de la Transmission Patrimoniale sur la Côte d’Azur

Clause bénéficiaire assurance-vie : optimisez votre transmission patrimoniale en 2026. Conseils d'experts CGP à Mougins, Nice, Monaco. Prenez rendez-vous.

juillet 29, 2026

French Forest Investment Funds (GFI) in 2026: Triple Tax Advantage, IFI Exemption and Succession Planning

The French GFI (Groupement Forestier d'Investissement) combines three simultaneous tax advantages: an 18% income tax reduction at subscription, a 75% IFI wealth tax exemption, and an uncapped 75% Monichon succession abatement. In 2026, discover why high-net-worth investors systematically include this tangible forest asset in their wealth strategy.

juillet 23, 2026

French Family SCI in 2026: the strategic vehicle for managing and transferring real estate wealth

The French family SCI is one of the most powerful tools in estate planning: ownership splitting, share gifting, IR vs IS regime. Discover how to optimise your real estate succession in 2026.

juillet 21, 2026

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