Time limit inheritance how many years left to act

Extract: The deadline to act on an inheritance in France is ten years from the date of death or thirty years for older cases. It is important to act quickly and seek advice to protect your rights.

“Acting promptly on an inheritance allows you to preserve your assets and ensures optimal transfer.”

Direct answer

In France, the time frame for settling an inheritance depends on the date of death. Heirs have ten years to make decisions: accept, refuse, or demand asset sharing. After this period, rights may be lost. Successions opened before 2007 allow thirty years. Verifying the date of death is essential to know your action deadline.

Key deadlines

This ten-year period starts on the day of death and covers all succession choices. In some cases, if there is uncertainty or lack of information, the deadline may be suspended or deferred. For older cases, the legal limit extends to thirty years. Concerning taxes, the administration has three years to review the declaration, or six years in case of omission.

Blocked inheritance, how to unblock

An inheritance can be blocked due to disputes or ongoing undivided ownership. After four months, one heir can require others to decide, triggering a two-month response period. If it remains unresolved after twelve months, it is possible to seek judicial partition. These mechanisms help unblock an estate and organize the distribution of assets.

Property estimation

Obtaining a quick and accurate valuation of the deceased’s property is fundamental. Real estate assets must be valued at market price on the date of death. For Massy, Palaiseau and Chilly-Mazarin, our agency provides online valuation by city: https://nicolas-benoit-immobilier.fr/estimation-en-ligne or by street and neighborhood: https://nicolas-benoit-immobilier.fr/estimation-en-ligne/massy-91377?coor=48.730756,2.27137&kindOfRealty=all&mapTypeId=satellite.

Nicolas Immobilier advice in Massy, Palaiseau and Chilly-Mazarin

To avoid losing rights and optimize estate processes, act early and request a personalized assessment. See all our services and practical tips on the agency website. Find the full article with detailed advice here: https://nicolas-benoit-immobilier.fr/actualite/delai-prescription-succession-combien-d-annees-reste-t-il-pour-agir.

Nicolas Benoit
Real estate agency manager, Nicolas Immobilier
Massy, France
joindre@nicolas-benoit-immobilier.fr

Biography:
Nicolas Benoit manages Nicolas Immobilier in Massy, Palaiseau and Chilly-Mazarin, guiding families and owners through all steps, from valuation to asset distribution.