French Civil CodeIn force
Title XIV: Trusts
Article 2016
The settlor or trustee may be the beneficiary or one of the beneficiaries of the trust agreement.
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The settlor or trustee may be the beneficiary or one of the beneficiaries of the trust agreement.
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Workers may not be accommodated in premises used for industrial or commercial purposes.
The agreement may be terminated in the event of the termination of professional or company agreements.
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