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Thanks, everyone. Yes, I have seen the wills. There's two: a French and English will, one for each estate. I guess one last question I have is about the English solicitor, who does not act for me as I'm not a beneficiary. Does he work with a notaire in sorting out the paperwork  for the French estate? And is there a way to find out who?

Hello, This a tricky situation, so any help is welcome. Basically, I was disinherited. My father set up his French and English estate under English law, even though he was domiciled in France. Now I know it is difficult to contest the English portion. But the French estate, i.e. his house, I think there is some leeway. The house was left to the tiny commune. But they have not received any notice of this from the English solicitor (my father died in July). So question 1. What is the official name for the paperwork? And how long does it normally take for the solicitor to send to the commune? Now talking to some people in France, it has emerged that the commune may refuse the house as they would have to pay a hefty chunk of tax. I have emailed the mayor to ask him (and the council) to see whether they would refuse the house. No answer yet. So question 2. Is it likely they would refuse the house? If so, do I then get a notaire involved? Should I have one already? Again, I know this is a complicated situation. Thank you!