Family & relationship - Francenotary

Your family & relationship business in France

French laws and regulations surrounding family and relationship matters differ considerably from what you are used to in the Netherlands. European regulations fortunately make some matters simpler, but professional legal advice remains essential.

At Francenotary, we help you carefully and clearly with complex issues such as marriage, registered partnership, divorce, emigration or death. We are also at your side when drawing up an (international) will or dealing correctly with purchase or cohabitation contracts in France.

With knowledge of French family law as well as the Dutch background, we provide peace of mind, clarity and the right legal basis.

Our services

What can we help you with?

European Testament (France)

Every country, including France, has its own legal inheritance law. Avoid inheritance issues and do not pay too much tax.

European Certificate of Succession

A French home or property in France? This European declaration will settle your inheritance without any hassle, via your Dutch notary.

Settlement of estate

Different rules apply to an estate with property in France. We guide the settlement so that heirs do not face any surprises.

Doing business in France

Are you going to do business in France? For the entrepreneurship itself, you don't need to call us. But as soon as you really start, it is wise to arrange your will properly. That way you avoid surprises and stay in control.

Dividing french property in divorce

Are you getting divorced and there is a house in France? Arrange the division legally correctly and avoid hassles with foreign authorities.

French estate

There are many differences between Dutch and French inheritance law. We will inform you and help you make the right choices.

House in France

France has its own laws, rules and customs when buying/selling a house. Avoid disappointments and high costs.

French prenuptial agreements

Do your prenuptial agreements from the Netherlands also comply with French matrimonial property law? Have it checked!

Living will in France

Arrange your French affairs well before you become unable to do so yourself due to dementia, illness or an accident.

Why choose Francenotary.co.uk?

Buying a house, working or living in France? Fantastic idea. But don't forget the legal side. Francenotary is the specialist in both Dutch and French family and inheritance law. We speak the language, understand the culture and know the rules in both countries. So we make complex situations a lot simpler, from wills to international inheritance.

International network

Through Francenotary, you have access to a valuable network of notaries, tax and legal advisers, the tax authorities, insurers and utility companies.

Saving costs

At Francenotary, you have a single point of contact for all your French family and inheritance law matters. We also arrange translation and interpretation services in-house. This not only saves you time, but also unnecessary costs.

Your partner in France

Francenotary helps you with all your French family matters, from inheritances and wills to divorce and purchase agreements. Thanks to our knowledge of French and Dutch family law and our many years of experience, you can be sure that everything is properly arranged. And we simply speak your language.

Are you France-proof yet?

Your French family affairs? You prefer to arrange them under one roof. At Francenotary, you will find legal expertise as well as help with translations, if needed. The law does not require it, but it prevents hassle. So you are truly France-proof.

I am happy to help you!

M.A.W. (Monique) Rombouts
Notary | France specialist