Is the use of a notary mandatory in the context of a succession?
Verified 01 January 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
You must call a notary if you are in one of the following cases:
- The succession comprises a real estate. In this case, you must have it established the certificate of ownership of immovable property.
- The amount of the estate is equal to or greater than €5,965. In this case, you must have the act of notoriety proving you're an heir.
- There is a will or a donation between spouses.
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Deed of notoriety
Notarized donation (Article 931)
Deposit of the will with a notary before its execution
Role of the notary in land advertising
Proof of the status of heir (Article L312-1-4 )
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