Cour d'Appel of Nancy upheld a penal clause disinheriting a son from the 'quotité disponible'.
Disinheritance clauses are valid as long as they do not violate the 'réserve héréditaire'.
Sandrine Diouf renounced her inheritance in 2012 to escape family conflict and prioritize peace.
The importance of proactive estate planning to prevent long-term familial and legal discord.