Our International Department offers comprehensive and integrated management of international estates, guaranteeing efficient resolution of probate cases involving foreign countries.
Our teams also assist heirs who request our services to reclaim their rights (movable and immovable property) located outside of mainland France.
Our network
7 expert researchers dedicated to international research activities
26 privileged correspondents
2 expert researchers dedicated to international research activities
14 privileged correspondents
1 expert researcher dedicated to international research activities
12 privileged correspondents
1 expert researcher dedicated to international research activities
9 privileged correspondents
1 expert researcher dedicated to international research activities
8 privileged correspondents
7 privileged correspondents
Guénifey preserves and restores the real estate rights of heirs (abroad)
- Search for unclaimed properties and land, cadastral location, recovery of title deeds, land classification
- Analysis of properties on-site (location, updating of commercial records, etc.)
- Collection of documents necessary for updating title deeds
- Possible delegation, at our exclusive expense, of experts, surveyors, lawyers, and bailiffs involved
- Repatriation of funds to France via our Trust account* by bank transfer, upon completion of the real estate transaction
- Possibly taking legal action on behalf of the heirs
International Genealogical Research Management
Guénifey has a specialized team dedicated to genealogical research worldwide. Thanks to our expert researchers, our international network, and advanced research methods, we quickly and accurately locate potential heirs wherever they may be.
International Travel
We guarantee the efficiency and accuracy of our research; our experts travel internationally. This travel allows us to directly gather the necessary information and establish essential local contacts.
Digital Family Chart
We use digital business software that enables efficient collaborative work across all five continents.
Inheritance Law
We establish inheritance law in accordance with international inheritance law. Thus, we guarantee that estates are processed in accordance with the applicable laws in the various jurisdictions concerned.
Obtaining Administrative Documents
We handle obtaining all necessary documents such as civil status certificates, judgments, affidavits, and any other administrative documents required for the estate.
Tax Management of the File
We ensure compliance with local and international tax laws to optimize the administrative procedures of the file.
Apostille, Signature Legalization, and Judgment Enforcement Formalities
We handle all apostille, signature legalization, and judgment enforcement formalities to guarantee the legal validity of documents internationally.
Translation Service
We offer a standard and certified translation service for all necessary documents, ensuring their comprehension and validity in the different jurisdictions.