In addition to the Inheritance tax the heirs in France may incur further costs.
Notary and funeral costs in particular must be taken into account here. The involvement of a notary is mandatory in some cases, namely if:
- the deceased was the owner of a property,
- his cash assets amount to more than EUR 5,000,
- a will exists or
- there was a donation.
This means that a notary must almost always be consulted. Some of the notary's fees are set by law. This includes the notary's remuneration. No other agreements can be made here. On the other hand, there are also variable costs (e.g. expenses). These costs must be borne by each heir in proportion to their inheritance share.
In addition to the notary fees, there are the funeral costs. These are also borne by the heirs and are generally deducted directly from the inheritance that the heirs are to receive. The funeral costs must also be paid in the event of a waiver. The costs must initially be borne by the funeral director's contractual partner. However, the person can later take recourse against the co-heirs. If you have any further questions, please contact your specialist inheritance lawyer in Düsseldorf and Krefeld, Dr Michael Gottschalk.