Hi, I am in the same position as "Frank". As, unfortunately, both of us have complications regarding our relatives that would inherit once both of us die, I talked to our notaire about it. He said that we can draw up French wills leaving our French property etc to a designated person. This person is a trusted friend who will inherit everything & then share out the estate according to our wishes which we have written in an English-type will, but I know this is not worth the paper it is written on, it is just for his benefit really. Although he will have to pay 60% tax, it is worth it to know that our house will be going to the people that we have chosen. The notaire has said that these French wills can be contested by our relatives, but I am hoping that they are too dozy to realise that they have that option! Hope this helps
