Different matrimonial property regimes do not exist under English law, although they do exist in France. Choice of matrimonial regime can be a useful French estate structuring option for many married couples. They work by allowing a couple to apply specific rules to how their estates in France will be governed, perhaps as part of one matrimonial 'pot', or with each spouse retaining entirely distinct interests in their property. Depending on your family situation, you may be able to choose a specific matrimonial property regime to be applied to your French estate, to allow, for example, the survivor of you two to be the sole beneficiary of the French property, the interests of children being deferred until the time of the second death. Consideration of application of a suitable matrimonial property regime will be part of our advice to you.

Ashton KCJ French lawyers can assist in the following areas:

• French Estate planning (inheritance law and tax)
• French Property purchases
• French Property sales
• French property gifts
• Assistance on matrimonial transfers
• Succession issues and transfer of estates
• French New Build
• Matrimonial Property Regimes
• PACS (Pacte Civil de Solidarite)
• Company Structures (Société Civile Immobilière)
• Wills

Our experienced french property lawyers can help you work through the process of buying or selling a property in France. If you would like to speak to someone please send us your details by completing our contact form and either Matthew Cameron or one of the team will call you back. Alternatively you can call the team on our dedicated 0800 917 0291 number.

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