Dean

Hi, my wife passed away a couple of months ago and I'm finally getting round to sorting out a property we own in France. The property is in joint names and I am also the sole beneficiary of her estate as per her UK will. I seem to remember adding a tontine clause when we purchased the property. I've now been told by the local notaire that the property my wife owned has to be recorded in a notarial deed costing around £5,000 after paying for fees, valuations and translation fees. Is this correct as it seems extremely expensive compared to the token admin fees paid to the UK land registry.? Regards Dean