Inheritance question

[Bayleaf]

Well, it seems a signed and witnessed Declaration of Honour isn't enough. Had a reply from the UK Solicitors thus:

"Whilst bankruptcy is a recognised process in France, it is more commonly used by corporate entities and individuals engaged in trading activities. Natural persons (non-merchants), tend to go through a different procedure which starts with a conciliation arrangement. If the conciliation fails, then the debtor will be subject to redressement which results in the seizure of their assets. It will also see that the individual is listed by an organisation called the FICP.

Redressement cases are public but then removed after a set time. Following this period, only the subject in question can obtain a copy of their file (they have to go to a branch of ‘Banque de France’ and make a formal request). Bankruptcies and matters referred to insolvency practitioners, on the other hand, remain in the public domain and we have access to the respective data sources (these include judicial settlement registers, recovery notices, statements of indebtedness and liquidations).

If you would like us to inspect the available sources, we would charge a fixed sum of £89 + VAT to assess one person. Once initiated, we would expect to have the results with you within 3 - 5 working days"


So, sounds like that's the way it may be for anyone in a similar situation - depending on the Lawyer.

As an aside, I guess if I have general queries about a Will, and the Executors are not (to my mind) pulling their weight, or may be part of the problem, I can address any queries direct to the Solicitors?

[MAD87]

As an aside, I guess if I have general queries about a Will, and the Executors are not (to my mind) pulling their weight, or may be part of the problem, I can address any queries direct to the Solicitors?
Yes.