Died with no Will.

[Money Money Money]

Hi guys, I have a question which I thought someone may know the answer to.

If a british citizen in france died without a will, was living with a lady for 10 years (in france) but not married and has 2 children in the UK.

a) Does the estate go to the next of kin (2 x children)
b) Does the fact that he lived with someone for 10 odd years make a difference.
c) For what reasons would the french solicitors need to contact the next of kin?

No jokes or stupid comments please.

[The Lone Gunman]

Hi guys, I have a question which I thought someone may know the answer to.

If a british citizen in france died without a will, was living with a lady for 10 years (in france) but not married and has 2 children in the UK.

a) Does the estate go to the next of kin (2 x children)
b) Does the fact that he lived with someone for 10 odd years make a difference.
c) For what reasons would the french solicitors need to contact the next of kin?

No jokes or stupid comments please.

It will depend on local law where the estate is.
In the UK a live in partner has no claim on the estate. Dont know about France.

[chef]

is this an IT, Contracting or Uk related issue?

[Money Money Money]

In the UK a live in partner has no claim on the estate.

Thanks LG

No matter how long they live together?

[Money Money Money]

is this an IT, Contracting or Uk related issue?

Is half the s**t on here?

[chef]

Is half the s**t on here?

Touché

[daviejones]

Thanks LG

No matter how long they live together?

There is no such thing in English Law...if they are not married, what's hers is hers and what's his is his.....

[where did my id go?]

go and ask on totalfrance
http://www.totalfrance.com/france/fo...forum.php?f=24

French inheritance law is very different to uk law. certain things are mandated - I suspect everything will go to the children, but you'll get a better understanding from tf or speak to a notaire.

[VectraMan]

My Dad and his wife own a second house in France, and he tells me that if he were to die, under French law my brother and I would be certain to get half each of his half, regardless of wills, which country he's in or anything else. I think that only applies to property though (I may be wrong), so a lot depends on what he owns and where.

[daviejones]

http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/cohabit.htm