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.

From the bustling streets of Saigon to the serene lakes of Hanoi, Banian Genealogy and Coutot-Roehrig embark on a journey through Vietnam in search of forgotten heirs. This travel diary reveals the human side of genealogical investigation — where archives meet emotion, and memory becomes justice. Across Southeast Asia, each trace reconnects families, revives stories, and restores the continuity of lineage beyond borders.

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