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As a reminder: A spousal gift (donation entre époux) is a notarised deed intended to maximise the rights of the surviving spouse without disinheriting the children (Article 1094-1 of the French Civil Code). Yes. Provided there is no prohibition stated in the spousal gift and as long as a statutory…
Yes. You can renounce or transfer it via donation or sale, which must be notarized and registered. However, renunciation may be requalified as a donation if it involves intention to give, personal loss, and recipient’s gain (Article 894 of the Civil Code).
Yes, subject to conditions. The donation must be allocated to a project that meets the criteria set out in Article 200 of the French General Tax Code (cultural, social, educational nature, etc.). The municipality must record the donation separately in its accounts, use it in accordance with your wishes, and…
Yes. Donations escape pre-emption only when made to ascendants, descendants, or relatives up to the 6th degree (Urban Planning Code, Article L213-1-1). Unless your neighbor is related to you and the property lies in a pre-emption zone, the municipality may pre-empt.
Yes, subject to conditions. The donation must be allocated to a project that meets the criteria set out in Article 200 of the French General Tax Code (cultural, social, educational nature, etc.). The municipality must record the donation separately in its accounts, use it in accordance with your wishes, and…