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This blog is written by John Kitching, an English Solicitor who is a specialised bilingual French Property lawyer who has an interest in all things French, including French property and international estates.

The blog posts updates of particular interest to British nationals who have property in France, those who inherit property in France, or who are buying property in France. The posts range from French tax articles to quirky French news stories, and the inevitable anecdotes of aggrieved mistresses and widows disinherited by illegitimate children...

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Monday, 3 January 2011

French Inheritance tax rates 2011 (TBC)

The French inheritance tax rates for 2011 are expected to rise by 1.5% based on the 2010 rates. the exact rates will be confirmed during the first few weeks of 2011. The estimated French inheritance tax rates for 2011 are set out below, for illustrative purposes only. The official rates will be posted online in due course.

French Inheritance tax rates 2011 – anticipated rates

Relationship

2011 estimated exemption

Tax rate on excess

Spouse/PACS (lifetime Gift )

80724 €

Spouse / PACS (inheritance)

Exempt

Exempt

Children / parents

159325 €

5% to 40%

Grandchildren

31865 €

Great Grandchildren

5310 €

Siblings

15932 €

24430€ at 35% then at 45%

Nieces/nephews

7967 €

55%

General for others

1594 €

60%

For any queries or for further assistance with French Inheritance, succession assistance or French property assistance, please contact French Law Consultancy www.frenchlawconsultancy.com or email info@frenchlawconsultancy.com

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