European Union: Inheritance Tax

L'Administration fiscale a actualisé sa doctrine sur le dispositif Dutreil suite à la réforme de la loi de finances pour 2026, qui allonge l'engagement de conservation et exclut certains biens "somptuaires". Cette mise à jour clarifie plusieurs points d'application mais laisse subsister des zones d'ombre, notamment sur le critère d'exclusivité d'affectation des actifs et le traitement des dettes afférentes aux biens exclus.

If you have received or are about to receive an inheritance (also known as a bequest) there are some emotions that, based on my experiences of helping people over some 25 years, are common.

A will is often considered the final word on how someone's estate should be distributed — but that isn't always the case. In reality, many families discover that a will, even one carefully prepared, can create unforeseen consequences after death.