France's inheritance laws are substantially different and more rigid than those in many English-speaking countries, and there are common pitfalls for those unaware of their intricacies and quirks - here's what second-home owners need to know.

It's quite common for people to buy a property in France as a second home, and then decide to move there full time. But it's important to make sure that your property designation…

France's inheritance laws are substantially different and more rigid than those in many English-speaking countries, and there are common pitfalls for those unaware of their…