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Page avancée | 2017.03.21
Bequests, notarized donations and life insurance policies
Bequests and donations: with your help, in 100 years' time we will still be advancing research. Today's commitment is tomorrow's action.
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Article | 2017.03.21
Bequests
Through a bequest, you can leave all or part of your assets or a specific property to the Institut Pasteur. This decision must be specified in a properly drafted will.
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Document de presse | 2017.02.23
Why does bronchiolitis only affect infants?
In a study published in the prestigious Immunity journal on February 21, 2017, researchers from the Institut Pasteur in Paris and in Shanghai, Bicêtre Hospital (AP-HP), Paris-Sud University and the CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research) reported on the discovery of a new group of B lymphocytes, which are only present in infants and are the preferential target of the virus...
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Report | 2017.03.22
New weapons to fight bacteria
Pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infections, meningitis, tonsillitis, urinary tract infections, whitlow, septicemia, etc. Many infections are caused by bacteria. Bacterial infections have affected us all, and will continue to do so. Our doctors respond by treating such infections with antibiotics. These standard "weapons" against bacteria have saved millions of lives, and will save millions more. But...
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Article | 2017.03.23
MOOC Diagnosis and prognosis biomarkers in global health - Institut Pasteur
The MOOC “Diagnosis and prognosis biomarkers in global health” is now open to registration on the FUN platform.
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Article | 2017.03.27
Notarized donations
In a notarized major donation (simply called a donation in French), a person donates during their lifetime an asset to a beneficiary. Notarized donations are easy to set up; they are irrevocable and attested by a notarial deed. They take effect immediately.
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Article | 2017.03.27
Life insurance policies
When a life insurance policy comes to a term, the funds invested can be received by the beneficiary as a lump sum or as an annuity. In the event of death, the funds can be paid to the beneficiary. Life insurance policies are easy to set up and are a great way to combine saving and giving to charity.
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Question Réponse | 2017.03.27
What is the difference between a donation, a notarized donation and a bequest?
A donation: a gift of a sum of money or a movable asset that is donated directly to a beneficiary and requires no formal procedure.A notarized donation: a formal procedure whereby a person donates an asset to a beneficiary. It is only valid if attested by notarial deed. A notarized donation is irrevocable.A bequest: a procedure taking effect upon the passing of the testator whereby they transfer...
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Question Réponse | 2017.05.11
Can I amend or cancel my previous will?
You can cancel your will or amend it by codicil as many times as you like. The new will cancels the previous one. The codicil supplements the existing will. You can revoke or change either at any time.
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Question Réponse | 2017.05.11
If I decide to bequeath my apartment to the Institut Pasteur, how will it be sold?
Generally, all properties are sold at a public auction or by private sale, except those with a temporary non-transferability clause. The Institut Pasteur often takes part in public auctions with the support of the French Chambers of Notaries. Sometimes, real estate companies or notaries with a real estate activity are selected to handle the sale. Advertising is always published to make sure the...
