France caps bank fees on inheritances at 1% of assets
The BPCE group successfully challenges the capping of fees for closing deceased persons' accounts.
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The fact
A 2025 law had abolished these fees for certain inheritances, but banks contested the measure.
The 1% cap on total assets now applies across all institutions.
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Why it matters
Ce plafonnement limite les prélèvements bancaires sur les héritages, réduisant les coûts pour les familles dès son entrée en vigueur.