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Our Case Studies - Real-Life Situations, Practical Solutions
Wealth management analyses based on real-life scenarios, clearly explained to help you understand, make decisions, and plan for technical issues in the following areas:
legal,
financial and
tax-related.
Some are also written in English for our international clients.
Each article is based on a concrete and realistic case study drawn from actual situations encountered by our clients.
* Each case is anonymized and presented for informational purposes only. Since everyone’s financial situation is unique, these examples are not a substitute for personalized guidance.
Quasi-usufruct: The Reform That Could RUIN Your Estate Planning Strategy!
Since September 26, 2024, a simple oversight or an error in the paperwork can result in tens of thousands of euros in inheritance taxes. The new anti-abuse rule on quasi-usufruct is upending the most common estate planning structures. In this article, learn how to safeguard your arrangements, avoid the most common mistakes, and use a concrete, cost-based example to gain a clear understanding.
The Tontine: A Quiet Ally for Blended Families
In blended families, managing an estate and the transfer of assets can quickly become complex. When spouses have children from previous relationships, the challenge of ensuring fairness among heirs and safeguarding the surviving spouse is critical. Among the legal mechanisms available to address these issues, the tontine clause proves particularly effective in protecting the family home and simplifying the transfer of assets.
Bequests: A complementary tool for optimizing your estate planning strategy
Given the challenges associated with asset transfer, mechanisms such as gifts and the division of property often take center stage in estate planning strategies. But are these tools sufficient to establish a well-rounded strategy? Can drafting a will contribute to this goal? Are these approaches alternatives or complementary?
Estate allocation: a little-known tool for reducing the tax burden on heirs
In the face of increasingly burdensome estate taxes, certain strategies can help optimize asset transfers, even without making an advance gift. This is the case with asset segregation, a mechanism that is rarely used but highly effective when properly implemented.
Tax Returns and Children: How Can You Minimize Your Income Tax by Claiming Your Child as a Dependent?
Do you have children and want to minimize your income tax? Tax-exiting your children might be the solution! In this article, you’ll find the key points to consider when deciding whether this approach is right for your situation.
2025 Tax Return: Key Points to Note
Since April 10, you’ve been able to file your tax return online through your personal account on the impôts.gouv website. However, several factors can affect your return, such as changes in your circumstances, one-time income, or errors that could result in significant additional tax liabilities. Here’s a summary of the key points to check when filing your tax return this year.
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