People's Republic of China Inheritance Law - Practical Edition

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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Inheritance is a legal system where personal property legally owned by a natural person is transferred to others after their death. In China's "Inheritance Law," three systems are stipulated for transferring the deceased's property and other legitimate rights to others: statutory inheritance, testamentary inheritance, and legacy. In addition to inheriting property according to statutory inheritance orders and shares, citizens can also dispose of their personal property through making a will. Wills can take five forms: notarized wills, handwritten wills, dictated wills, audio wills, and oral wills. Among these, notarized wills have the highest legal effect. According to the "Inheritance Law," when handling disputes related to testamentary inheritance, the first step is to determine whether the will is genuine and legal. Disputes over inheritance orders in statutory inheritance should be resolved in accordance with the provisions of the "Inheritance Law" on statutory inheritance orders. Disputes over inheritance shares should prioritize the needs of minors and those without labor capacity, uphold the principle of gender equality, and consider the obligations the heir fulfilled for the deceased and their actual living conditions. This book covers content such as the "Inheritance Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Supreme People's Court on the Implementation of the 'Inheritance Law of the People's Republic of China'," and the "Detailed Rules for Notarization of Wills."