French Legal Services
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East Anglian law firm Ashtons Legal is joining forces with Leeds-based Heslop & Platt with effect from 29 November 2019 in order to take a leading position in the UK’s...
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Sensible wealth protection planning, for those who can afford it, will often include an intention by people to gift a property down to their children. In accordance with UK tax...
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Ashtons’ French legal expert, Matthew Cameron, answers a frequently asked question that many house hunters have when purchasing a property in France. We are buying a house in the south...
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If you’ve got the money to buy a holiday home, why have it sitting empty for much of the year? Unless you’re going to be popping down to your holiday...
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If you’re buying property in France, it is important you know what documents you need and understand the different contracts involved. Ashtons Legal French legal expert, Matthew Cameron, explains the...
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If you’re buying a property in France, you should be aware of the differences you may encounter in comparison to buying a property in England. Ashtons Legal French legal expert,...
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When we are advising clients on their purchase of a French property, we often make reference to the conveyancing process for buying and selling houses in England. Most people will...
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Our previous blogs this World Alzheimer’s Month have covered why you should consider putting a Property & Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney (‘LPA’) in place; but what if you...
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PACS & Usufruit Question I own a house in France where my partner and I have lived for 16 years. We are both aged 76. I have two sons in...
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French Nationality & UK Wills Question I was delighted last week to receive notification that my wife and I are now both dual nationals, not just British but newly French....
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Inheritance Tax And Rates Question We have been reviewing our French succession arrangements to ensure that they are still effective as originally intended. We are a married couple, both British...
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Life Interests And Gifts To Grandchildren Question We have lived in France permanently for almost 13 years. We have a French usufruit Will made out about 5/6 years ago but...
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