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Writing a will - which country is it best to follow the laws of?

Robbybobs
Feb 10, 2026
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My wife and I are French but live in Belgium. From what I have read we can choose which country our (yet unwritten) will follows the laws of. Has any body got any advice on whether it should be Belgium or France?

J

Belgium. As Belgian tax laws will apply on the succession.
See a notary. It's well worth the cost.

Feb 13, 2026 10:57
cosmo

You can choose (put it in your testament) only houses/flats based in Belgium will be subject to Belgian law.
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/family/inheritances/planning-inher...

Nov 2, 2026 12:30