Is the use of a notary obligatory in the context of an estate?

Verified 26 February 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

You must call a notary if you are in one of the following cases:

  • The estate comprises a real estate. In this case, you must have established proof of ownership of immovable property.
  • The amount of the estate is equal to or greater than €5,000. In this case, you must have established the act of notoriety proving you're an heir.
  • There is a will or a gift between spouses.
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  • Telephone administrative information - Allo Public Service

    For more information on this topic, you can contact Allô Service Public.

    Cost: free service

    The informants who answer you are from the Department of Justice.

    Attention: the service does not have access to users' personal files and cannot therefore provide information on their status.

    The service is available at the following times:

      • Lundi : de 08h30 à 17h30
      • Mardi : de 08h30 à 12h15
      • Mercredi : de 08h30 à 12h15
      • Jeudi : de 08h30 à 17h30
      • Vendredi : de 13h00 à 16h15

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