Get legal support with your international inheritance UK - FR
Are you dealing with an inheritance case spanning France and the United Kingdom? The differences between the legal systems can make the process complex. Our firm will support you every step of the way to protect your inheritance rights, ensure the fair distribution of assets and defend your interests before the relevant courts.
Our services:
- Cross-border estate administration
- Between France and the United Kingdom.
- Inheritance disputes
- And representation before the courts.
Our approach is both legal and compassionate, ensuring that every heir is supported with clarity and peace of mind.
Private international law and cross-border division of an estate
Our solicitors provide a clear and structured solution to ensure the safe transfer of international assets between UK and the France, whilst respecting the wishes of the deceased and the rights of each heir
Determining the applicable law and the jurisdiction of the court
Every international succession case begins with determining the applicable law: French, English or a combination of both. Our solicitors analyse the European conventions, Regulation (EU) No 650/2012, and the rules of English private international law to identify the competent jurisdiction and the appropriate succession regime.
We assist with:
- To verify the validity of the will and the scope of its provisions.
- To identify the law applicable to assets situated in several countries.
- To represent the heirs before the French or British courts.
Distribution of assets and execution of wills
Inheritance cases involving assets located in several countries (residences, bank accounts, business assets) require a comprehensive approach. We coordinate between notaries, solicitors and tax advisers to ensure the assets are distributed correctly and in accordance with the deceased’s wishes.
Our key services:
- Valuation of cross-border estates.
- Verification of each heir’s entitlement.
- Arrangement of an amicable or court-ordered division of the estate.
Handling an international inheritance requires a sound understanding of the law and a compassionate approach. Drawing on our expertise in private international law and our experience in both France and the UK, we will safeguard your interests.
International inheritance disputes: protecting your rights
Our solicitors do everything in their power to re-establish dialogue and defend your rights with firmness and compassion.
We support each heir in finding a fair solution, whether through amicable settlement or legal proceedings.
Disputes between heirs or executors
Disputes over inheritance can quickly escalate when they involve several legal systems. We step in to restore balance and ensure that the rules of the applicable law are upheld. Our approach combines procedural strategy with a sensitive understanding of delicate family situations.
Types of litigation handled:
- Contesting a will or a gift.
- Claiming property abroad.
- Unjustified disinheritance of an heir.
- Misconduct by an executor.
Our solicitors appear before the French courts and work alongside local legal advisers in the United Kingdom to ensure that your interests are fully represented.
Mediation and out-of-court settlement
Where possible, we prioritise amicable resolution through mediation or international settlement, ensuring time savings and reduced costs. Our aim is to preserve family harmony whilst respecting everyone’s rights.
Drawing on our knowledge of French and British law and our experience in litigation, we support you at every stage to turn a conflict into a solution.
Mediation and out-of-court settlement
Few areas are as complex as that of international succession, particularly where Anglo-Saxon and civil law systems are involved. We are here to explain the mechanisms and applicable legal rules in each country, as well as the rules of international law that enable the resolution of conflicts inherent in this type of situation.
