✊IJALÈ sur la SUCCESSION avec HUBERT QUIABA

About this Video

• Video Title: ✊IJALÈ sur la SUCCESSION avec HUBERT QUIABA
• Channel: Algou Jordy Production 971
• Speakers: Algou Jordy, Maître Jeanne Hortense Louis, Carole Rinçon, Hubert Kiaba, Michel Mado, Pascal
• Duration: 00:50:16

Introduction

This video discusses inheritance law ("droit des successions") in Guadeloupe. The discussion features legal experts, a representative from the public land agency (EPF), and a spokesperson for a community advocacy group. The panelists address common challenges related to inheritance, including family disputes, indivision of property, and the shortage of notaries.

Key Takeaways

• Inheritances in Guadeloupe often involve complex family dynamics and cultural traditions: Oral traditions and informal land transfers complicate legal processes. Multiple generations sharing property lead to significant challenges.
• Terre Caraïbe (EPF) plays a key role in land acquisition and resolving indivisions: They purchase land on behalf of municipalities for public projects, often mediating complex inheritance issues.
• The Collectif de Défense des Mobilisés (CDM) assists individuals facing inheritance difficulties: They offer support and advocacy to those struggling with legal processes, navigating notary shortages, and dealing with historical land ownership issues.
• Navigating inheritance requires understanding several key steps: These steps include the declaration of succession (including potential tax implications), the inventory of assets, and the final partition of property. These processes can be time-consuming and require professional assistance.
• Anticipating inheritance issues is crucial: Open communication within families and potentially employing legal strategies (donations, etc.) while parents are alive can mitigate future conflicts. There are legal avenues to address indivisions, such as the Loi Litchi.