Who Inherits Without a Will in China?
When a decedent leaves no valid will covering the estate, China’s Civil Code intestacy rules determine heirs and shares (spouse, children, parents, and further orders).
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Wills and Succession Lawyers in China
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Testamentary Succession in China
Civil Code testamentary succession means the estate (or the part the will covers) passes to the named beneficiaries, subject to reserved shares, debts and acceptance.
Read quick answerEstate Administrator in China
The Civil Code provides for an estate administrator to be designated by the will, elected by heirs, or appointed by the court if they cannot agree.
Read quick answerApostille Requirements for China Inheritance Documents
Since China joined the Apostille Convention, many public documents from other contracting states use an apostille instead of consular legalisation.
Read quick answerDo Heirs Need to Travel to China?
Overseas heirs often complete Mainland succession without flying in: a power of attorney, kinship papers and apostille, plus a PRC lawyer or relative at the notary.
Read quick answerInheritance Litigation in China
When heirs, wills or shares cannot be certified, a plaintiff files a civil succession case in a people’s court (typically where the deceased lived or where main assets sit).
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