Property LPA valid for French Property

Does anybody have experience of whether an English Property and Finance LPA is accepted regarding property in France?

Deceased estate, widow and four children (from first marri.age). A property sale was proceeding. Solicitors for widow have raised the issue of capacity and are having her assessed. There is a valid LPA in favour of widow’s son and daughter?

We are keen to know whether the LPA will be accepted if the widow is found to have lacked capacity.

Michael McCabe
Heath Square Private Client.

Hi Michael

France is signed onto the Hague Convention so UK LPAs are valid. Usual procedure to translate into French and ‘apostille’ by the Foreign Commonwealth office so that it can be used.

Richard Bishop
PFEP