Anyone who fears that his last wishes will be challenged must, when drafting or dictating them, scrupulously respect the rules of the Civil Code. If he opts for the so-called “holographic” will, he must write it entirely in his own hand, then date and sign it (article 970). Read also: […]

Sylvain Havek In matters of succession and inheritance, it is impossible to derogate from the civil rules which apply to everyone. Thus, in French law, a parent cannot disinherit one or his children, as is the case in certain Anglo-Saxon countries (United Kingdom, United States, etc.). In France, the civil […]

NOTe elected officials in charge of early childhood throughout France, we urge the President of the Republic to finally take the necessary measures to ensure that the early childhood sector, so essential to our society, is not allowed to die. Early childhood is decisive for the future of individuals and […]

AT At the time of divorce, what claims can the spouses united under the separation of property regime claim? Since May 15, 2013 (11-26.933), the Court of Cassation rules that the person who paid the installments of the loan having financed the purchase, in joint ownership, of the family home, […]

This is an idea often mentioned: the savings of the French must be used for the energy transition. But, for André Masson, director of studies at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, it is impossible to achieve this without taking into account a key characteristic of household assets: […]

According to figures from the Caregiver Barometer, established by BVA Opinion in 2022, 5.6 million French people help a parent on a daily basis. PHILIPPE LISSAC/GODONG/PHOTONONSTOP Père Goriot betrayed and ruined by his daughters in Balzac’s novel of the same name, Père Bru, a former house painter, reduced to begging […]

This afternoon, Myriam Guilbert, silver hoops and discreet makeup, did not have time for lunch. It’s become common these days. She spent hours trying to change her mother’s mutual insurance contract, making appointments with her physiotherapist and speech therapist, and now has to pick up her son from kindergarten. Myriam […]