Legal Information

Firm news, insights on new laws, and frequently asked questions.

23 2026-10

What are the responsibilities of a criminal defense lawyer?

The lawyer explained the duties of criminal defense lawyers at the stages of investigation, review of prosecution, and trial: meeting with clients, applying for bail, reviewing case files, cross-examining witnesses, and excluding illegal evidence. He also cited legal provisions such as Article 37 of the Criminal Procedure Law as references.

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23 2026-10

How effective are death penalty review lawyers in obtaining a retrial?

The lawyer explained the role of lawyers in the review stage of the death penalty: submitting opinions that are not approved, applying for hearings, and supplementing sentencing circumstances. If the opinion is not approved, the case may be sent back for retrial or a new sentence may be imposed, and the outcome depends on the evidence and the application of the law.

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23 2026-10

Can a will include conditions or obligations?

The lawyer explained that a will can be subject to conditions or obligations. Article 1144 of the Civil Code stipulates that if the obligations are not fulfilled, the inheritance rights of the part subject to obligations may be revoked. The lawyer also cited legal precedents to illustrate that the performance period can be determined at the court's discretion.

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23 2026-10

How should a testator proceed if they want to revoke their will?

The lawyer explained the three ways to revoke a will and the key points of the operation: Article 1142 of the Civil Code allows for the revocation and modification of a will, and the last will shall prevail among several wills. It is advisable to handle notarized wills in accordance with the notarization procedures, and the revocation and re-establishment of a will should be carried out simultaneo...

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23 2026-10

If the will does not specify a date, and there are multiple conflicting versions, how should they be resolved?

The lawyer explained that in the event of conflicting wills, the latest one shall prevail. There is a risk of invalidity for wills without a date, and if the order of precedence cannot be determined and the conflicting parts cannot be resolved, the inheritance shall be handled in accordance with the law. Evidence collection and the suggestion to make a new will are also provided.

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23 2026-10

After making a will, what should I do if I become incapacitated?

The lawyer explained that the fact that the testator had the capacity to make a will when making the will but later became incapacitated does not affect the validity of the will. According to Article 1143 of the Civil Code, the will cannot be amended during the period of incapacity, and guardianship advice should be provided.

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23 2026-10

Can the witness and the attorney be the same person?

The lawyer explained that the executor can also serve as a qualified witness, but the total number of witnesses must be more than two. He also explained the standard requirements for signing a testamentary will, including the date of signing and the screening of interested parties.

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23 2026-10

Is the will still valid if the witness hasn't signed it?

The lawyer explained the impact of the witness's failure to sign on the validity of the will: a self-written will does not require a witness, but a written and printed will without the witness's signature may be invalid. He cited an example of a real estate will handling case to illustrate this point.

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23 2026-10

What is the process of divorce litigation representation?

The lawyer explained the entire process of divorce litigation representation: entrusting appraisal, filing a lawsuit, serving and providing evidence, mediation, court hearings, and enforcement. He also explained the key points of each stage in handling cases involving marital invalidation, domestic violence mediation, and family property division.

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23 2026-10

Will I be granted a divorce in the first lawsuit for divorce?

The lawyer explained the judicial trend in the first divorce lawsuit: if the evidence is insufficient, the court will generally rule against the divorce; if there are statutory circumstances of marital breakdown, or if the couple separates for more than a year after the court rules against the divorce and then files for divorce again, the court should rule in favor of the divorce.

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