Short answer: France, Spain, Germany, Portugal and others have forced heirship, limiting full disinheritance of children. When relocating or holding local assets, will planning must account for these mandatory shares.
Forced Heirship Rules and Relocation
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Civil-law systems may reserve shares for children despite a will.
FAQ
Foreign will exclude them?
Local immovables often still follow local succession law.
EU Succession Regulation?
Nationality law choice is possible — with limits and exceptions.
Lifetime gifts?
May still count toward reserved shares.