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Yes, if the time limit for appealing against the decision had not expired on the day of death. The divorce takes effect on the date on which the decision pronouncing it acquires the force of res judicata, which means, no longer subject to appeal. The time limit for appeal is…

No. The universal legacy makes it possible to set aside the right of return of the brothers and sisters, including if it is made for the benefit of the Civil Union partner of the testator (art. 757-3 C. civ. et Cass. Civ. 1e, 28 Jan. 2015, n°14-20.587).

No, if the dismemberment of ownership results from the option exercised within the framework of your legal rights (article 757 of the Civil Code), you only declare the value of the usufruct. This value is determined according to the scale of article 669 of the General Tax Code, according to…

No. In the case mentioned, there is no legal obligation to advertise with the land advertisement service. The death of the usufructuary will simply be mentioned in the next deed of disposal subject to publication relating to this house (example: a sale), by the former bare owner who has become…

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My spouse died a few days after the judgment of the divorce was notified to us. Can I inherit?

My partner appointed me as the sole legatee of his property upon his death. Can his brothers and sisters still take over the property he received from their parents, by inheritance?

I became the usufructuary of my spouse's property upon his/her death. Do I have to declare the value of freehold assets to calculate the IFI?

I was the bare owner of a house, the usufructuary has just passed away. Does my notary have to take steps with the land registration service?