00 33 1 44 41 80 80 PROBATE RESEARCH Coutot-Roehrig is the largest probate research company in Europe Coutot-Roehrig is the largest probate research company in Europe specialized in the identification and location of rightful heirs worldwide since 1894. As probate researchers, we are legally appointed to proceed with the settlement of estates. Our task is to identify and locate heirs, and establish their entitlement all along the probate process. With more than 120 years old experience and our strong network, we have built an empire of 45 branch offices all around the world. We work with the best professionals and experts in legal probate and research departments. They have access to our unique database of digitized archives covering more than 1 billion data. We deal on a yearly basis with more than 5000 estates settled in France and abroad. About us Your are an heir You are a professional Find all the answers to your questions You may wonder why you have been contacted by one of our probate researchers. Our FAQs sheet will provide you with all the answers. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information you may require. See the FAQ How an estate is settled in France Beginning of the probate process Under French law, the notaire is in charge of the estate settlement. The notaire is appointed by the Minister of Justice and entrusted by the State with mission of public service. Learn more Mandate in favour of the probate researcher The notaire may refer to our company in order to identify and locate the heirs of the deceased pursuant to Article 36 of the law 2006-728 of June 23, 2006. Learn more Searching for and legally representing heirs Our company will make exhaustive searches that can take time to be completed. International cases can make an impact on the processing time of the file. At times, duration remains unpredictable. Learn more Establishing evidence of heir’s legal entitlement to the inheritance Once we have collected the required paperwork, we can transfer to the notaire in charge of the settlement who will draw up the deed of notoriety. Learn more Settlement process of the estate The French notaire acts in the best interest of the heirs dealing with the administrative part of the estate and paying any bills due. Learn more Submission of the declaration of inheritance The submission of the declaration of inheritance lists all the elements of the estate. It is compulsory and sent to the tax authorities to get the amount of the inheritance taxes due to the French State. Learn more Potential property sale For any real estate to be distributed, we get estimates from experts in order to sell to the best value for the heirs, and upon their agreement. Learn more Distributing the shares The heir receives a net share once inheritance taxes and our fees are taken out. Learn more ©2021 Coutot-Roehrig | Legal Information | Personal data protection policy | Cookies Policy We use cookies to optimise our website and our service. Cookies Privacy Accept all Refuse all Preferences