FAMILY
INHERITANCE
If the beneficiaries do not live in the country where the deceased was resident, they may submit an application for the administration of the estate to the relevant department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or to the consular services (see ‘Documents to be provided’).
For beneficiaries living in the deceased’s country of residence, the heirs may undertake the procedures relating to the settlement of the estate themselves (or instruct a solicitor to do so). In such cases, consular services may be contacted for advice and guidance.
PLEASE NOTE:
The documents must be translated into the language of the country where the deceased resided. The translation must also be certified.
- General power of attorney (adoulaire) drawn up in the name of the head of the diplomatic mission or consular post, authorising them to act on behalf of individuals and public and private bodies abroad for the purpose of settling the estate and/or the annuity;
- Original certificate of inheritance, listing all the heirs;
- Original guardianship order, for children under guardianship.
