JHL

Please can you advise. I bought in 2001 a property in France (where we are resident) in my name for my children to inherit, my children all live in France. Also a property in the uk in the name of my husband for his children to inherit. We wish to keep our affairs as simple as possible for our families when we both die. Both properties are for the use of ourselves until we die. that was made clear on the purchase and is in our wills Both UK and French. BUT, we have been told that since we bought a new law has been passed in 2003 giving a share to the remaining spouse. I was told that there is a form we can sign so my husband can give up his share in the French house so that the house in France would be entirely in my name and ONLY my children would inherit ( apart from my husbands life interest) Can you tell me the number of this legal form and where I can aquire it?? Any advice/ help appreciated. We are both in our 70s and want to be sure our affairs are in order. Regards JHL

Dear Ian Thank you for the reply. I understand what you are saying. I did not want to ask the owner of the trees until I was sure if I could have them felled or not. I am sure it would cost a lot but I do not want to lose my wonderful view. I cannot really afford to buy the land never mind cut them down, but it might be worse to lose the view and be buried in a pine forrest! many thanks Jeanette

When we bought our house about 4 years ago the trees around the house were available with the house. we declined as we are in our 70s and did not want so much land. Now the trees are growing very fast and we wish we had bought immediately around our property. 4 years ago the owner said he had to mow between the trees for another 3 years. Some of the trees have been planted at least 10 years. If we bought some of the trees would we be able to cut them down?? Any advise most welcome JHL