Inventory after death
An inventory after death (IAD) is a notarial act aimed at establishing the list of objects owned by a person at the time of his death, together with a valuation. Drawn up a few days after the death or at the time of the surviving parent's marriage, generally at the request of the surviving spouse, the guardian of the children or the adult child, it makes it possible to distribute his property knowingly among his heirs.
History
Inventories after death have been carried out since the Ancien Régime but were rare until the end of 19th century, most of the deceased's property being shard by amicable agreement[1].
Inventories after death are documents of great interest to the historian, insofar as the latter can know the exact composition of a character's fortune at a given date.
Steps
- Project and date of the inventory announced several days in advance by posters or by a bellman at the end of high mass on Sunday
- Possible installation by a commisioner of seals on a room (attic, barn) or a piece of furniture likely to contain bas de laine
- Inventory drawn up on a papier timbré by a notary[2], assisted by a colleague and two witness neighbors, when these seals are lifted
- Pronounciation of the oath by those present with their hands on the Holy Gospels not to have distracted or hidden anything from the succession
The minute of the act includes :
- preamble (family situation, interveners, oath) ;
- inventory of goods (furniture, real estate and cash) ;
- prenuptial agreement,rental, patent Bond (finance)|bonds);
- closing formula.
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