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The Conseil supérieur du notariat (CSN) forecasts a massive intergenerational wealth transfer of 6,200 billion euros between 2025 and 2040, highlighting that most inheritances are tax-exempt and many individuals anticipate their donations too late.

The Superior Council of Notaries published a study estimating 6,200 billion euros in wealth will be transmitted in France between 2025 and 2040, emphasizing the importance of early transmissions.

French notaries will propose 21 reforms to inheritance and donation laws at their congress to modernize regulations and facilitate intergenerational wealth transfer, highlighting their significant role in tax collection and wealth transmission.

The Conseil supérieur du notariat published a study on wealth transfer in France, estimating 6,200 billion euros will be transmitted by 2040 and emphasizing the importance of anticipated transfers.

The French Superior Council of Notaries released a study predicting 6,200 billion euros in wealth transfers by 2040, highlighting that much of it will not be taxable and advocating for earlier transfers.

The Conseil supérieur du notariat (CSN) released a study on wealth transfer in France, estimating …6,200 billion will be transferred between 2025 and 2040, noting that much of it avoids succession taxes and will not solve the public deficit.

A study by the Conseil supérieur du notariat estimates that 6.2 trillion euros in assets will be transferred in France between 2025 and 2040.

The French Superior Council of Notaries estimates 6200 billion euros in assets will be transferred by 2040, a phenomenon driven by aging demographics, with most transmissions avoiding succession taxes and requiring policy adjustments.

France anticipates a "great transmission" of 6,200 billion euros in wealth by 2040 due to aging baby boomers, with notaries observing frequent prior donations and challenging the notion of a significant tax windfall.

6,200 billion euros in assets are projected to be transferred in France by 2040 due to the aging population, with notaries emphasizing the role of donations and the limited impact on tax revenue.

For nearly two years, over 500 notarial offices in France were victims of a sophisticated cyberattack, resulting in millions of euros stolen through bank detail diversion and fraudulent transfers, prompting a major cybersecurity overhaul for the profession.

Between 2022 and 2025, cybercriminals stole 35-40 million euros from over 500 French notarial offices using fake RIBs and CEO fraud, despite efforts by the Conseil supérieur du notariat to warn and educate.

The 122nd Congress of Notaries of France in 2026 will propose 21 tax reforms covering inheritance, donations, real estate gains, and taxpayer relations with the tax administration.

The French notary system experienced a massive cyberattack affecting over 500 offices and the Conseil supérieur du notariat, causing significant financial damage and disruption for two years.

A two-year cyberattack on over 500 French notary offices diverted 35-40 million euros and exposed significant security vulnerabilities.

The Conseil supérieur du notariat proposes reforming French family and inheritance law to acknowledge modern family structures like blended families and address outdated inheritance tax, with these issues likely influencing the 2027 presidential election.

The 122nd Congress of Notaries of France will focus on the notary's role in taxation, aiming to propose operational solutions and legislative evolutions based on a comprehensive report.

The French existing property market reached an "equilibrium point" by May 2026, with 949,000 transactions and stable prices despite economic uncertainties and cautious buyers.

French notaries will unveil comprehensive proposals to simplify the national tax system at their 122nd Congress in September 2026, aiming to enhance legal clarity and security.

The 122nd Congress of French Notaries will be held in Lille in 2026, with press accreditation now open for this major legal policy event.