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Transferring assets to a cousin living abroad


Transferring assets to a cousin living abroad

September 2025

A Belgian national, Catty has been living in France for 15 years, where she has built up a substantial real estate portfolio. With no children, she is considering the best ways to pass on her assets to her Belgian cousin without incurring excessive tax. Sandrine LAMERAND, Notaire in Lyon, advises this reader of Le Particulier magazine:

  1. Draw up a will
  2. Sell real estate
  3. Consider a viager

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Sandrine LAMERAND - Althémis Lyon

Sandrine LAMERAND

Lyon

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