Each year, more than 10,000 estates are opened in the Paris region without any identified heirs. Behind this figure lie vacant properties, frozen bank accounts, and interrupted family histories. Without the intervention of probate genealogists, a significant portion of these assets would remain unclaimed — or ultimately escheat to the State.

Phnom Penh, the City of Intertwined Destinies Everything begins in Phnom Penh, along the banks of the Mekong, where heavy heat blends with the hum of motorbikes and the voices of bustling markets. This is where our investigation takes root. Banian Genealogy, in partnership with Coutot-Roehrig, was entrusted with a delicate mission: to retrace the life of a man who left Cambodia for Europe decades ago — and to understand what he had unknowingly left behind. The father departed

Probate genealogy identifies legitimate heirs when an estate cannot be settled. In Southeast Asia, Banian Genealogy Asia, partnered with Coutot-Roehrig, conducts heir searches, verifies filiations, and prepares notarial documentation to ensure compliance with French succession law.

Banian Genealogy Asia, en partenariat avec Coutot-Roehrig, consolide une présence déterminante en Asie du Sud-Est, mêlant une expertise mondiale et une compréhension du terrain.

Banian Genealogy becomes the Exclusive Partner of Coutot-Roehrig in Southeast Asia

Learn how to manage an international inheritance, avoid double taxation, and identify heirs abroad with Banian Genealogy Asia. Understanding International Inheritance An international inheritance occurs when a deceased person owns assets or has heirs in more than one country. Determining the applicable law (either residence or nationality) is the first step in avoiding conflicts. Which Law Applies? According to the EU Regulation No. 650/2012 , the applicable law is that of th

Many people are unaware that they may be entitled to an inheritance in France or within the European Union — even if they live abroad. If you have family in France — parents, children, uncles, aunts, cousins, or grandparents — you may have inheritance rights without realising it. At Banian Genealogy , we specialise in heir research  and international inheritance support . Through our exclusive partnership with Coutot-Roehrig , Europe’s leading probate genealogy firm since 189

Why the Notaries’ Congress Matters for International Succession The annual Congress of French Notaries is one of the most important legal gatherings in Europe, bringing together thousands of notaries, legal experts, and international partners. The 121st edition in Montpellier focuses on succession law, family heritage, and international cooperation —topics directly linked to heir tracing and probate genealogy. Southeast Asia and the Global Dimension of Successions With global

Le 121ᵉ Congrès des notaires de France  se tiendra à Montpellier du 24 au 26 septembre 2025 . Cet événement phare de la profession notariale rassemble chaque année plusieurs milliers de notaires, d’experts juridiques et de partenaires institutionnels autour de thématiques majeures liées au droit, aux familles et aux successions. En 2025, l’accent sera mis sur l’ adaptation du notariat aux enjeux internationaux, numériques et successoraux , en accordant une attention particuli