What is the role of the notaire (French Public Officer)?

Under French law, the notaire is in charge of the estate settlement. The notaire is appointed by the Minister of Justice and entrusted by the State with mission of public service. The notaire may turn to our company, European leader in probate research, in order to identify and locate the heirs of a deceased. Once we have identified the heirs, the notaire establishes the act of notoriety listing out the people who are qualified to collect the inheritance, but also their respective rights. Our work guarantees the devolution of the estate and assumes full responsibility.