The fees stipulated in the contract you are offered are only payable if the inheritance revealed to you comes to a successful conclusion. However, if it transpires that the liabilities encumbing the succession are greater than the expected assets, we bear all the expenses incurred.

Our fees are calculated differently depending on the type of assignment, on the following basis:

Revelation of inheritance

Our fees are calculated on the heir’s net share, i.e. after payment of inheritance tax (refer to the main steps in the probate process in the Useful Information section).

They consist of a percentage deducted from the located heir’s share which varies depending on the degree of kinship and the amount of assets.

The percentage covers the research costs incurred by the genealogist (travel, searches, investigations, etc.) and his/her payment.

Confirmation of devolution / locating people

At the notary’s request, Coutot-Roehrig is responsible for confirming the devolution of property ensuring that no heirs have been overlooked.

Payment is made as an all-inclusive fee set beforehand.