how to know if you have an inheritance waiting in France

Excerpt: Find out how to check easily and freely whether you are entitled to an inheritance using the latest online tools available in France.

“An unclaimed inheritance can become a pleasant surprise — if you know where to look.”

Free tools to trace an inheritance

It is now easy to check if you have an inheritance waiting. The official portal recherchesuccessionsvacantes.impots.gouv.fr lets you consult unclaimed estates managed by the State. You simply enter the deceased’s name and last residence.
You can also visit Ciclade.fr, from the Caisse des Dépôts, which lists inactive bank accounts and forgotten life insurance contracts.
For older estates, the INSEE death registry and the Central Register of Last Wills and Testaments remain valuable tools, used by notaries to trace testaments or heirs.

Steps to confirm your heir status

If you believe you might be entitled, contact a notary. They will verify any wills and issue a certificate of heirship confirming your rights.
You’ll need the death certificate, family record book, personal ID and any known contact details of potential heirs.
If no heir steps forward, the estate becomes “vacant” and is managed by the State Property Service. Beneficiaries can still claim their share within ten years.

Selling an inherited property in Massy, Palaiseau or Chilly-Mazarin

When property is included in a succession, a precise valuation is crucial for taxes and sale decisions.
Get a free property valuation at https://nicolas-benoit-immobilier.fr/estimation-en-ligne.
If several heirs hold the asset jointly, a sale can proceed once owners representing two-thirds of shares agree.
The agency Nicolas Immobilier, based in Massy, regularly assists families in these cases to ensure secure and harmonious sales.
To explore available listings: https://nicolas-benoit-immobilier.fr/acheter-un-bien.

The advice from Nicolas Immobilier agency in Massy, Palaiseau and Chilly-Mazarin

Don’t let an inheritance sleep forgotten: check on official tools, consult a trusted notary, and for real estate assets, rely on a local expert.
With over 1,400 satisfied clients, Nicolas Benoit’s team provides recognized expertise in selling, buying, and valuing real estate at fair prices.
Meet the agency: https://nicolas-benoit-immobilier.fr/agence-immobiliere-massy
Read client reviews: https://nicolas-benoit-immobilier.fr/temoignages#temoignages.

Biography
Nicolas Benoit, director of the Nicolas Immobilier agency in Massy, Palaiseau, and Chilly-Mazarin. With more than 1,400 satisfied clients, he is known for his professionalism, human approach, and unmatched knowledge of the local property market.

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