Legal Information

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Can a company continue to operate normally during a criminal investigation?

The fact that a company is under criminal investigation does not necessarily mean that it must be shut down, but the assets in the accounts involved in the case may be seized and frozen, and the responsible persons may be detained. It is necessary to distinguish between the assets involved in the case and those not involved in the case and to intervene early.

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26 2026-10

Can the witness be the spouse of the heir?

The spouse of the heir is a person with an interest in the inheritance and cannot legally act as a witness to the will; if there are no qualified witnesses for the written, printed, audio-visual, or oral will, the will may be invalid and the inheritance shall be handled in accordance with the law.

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26 2026-10

Can someone else be entrusted to collect the notarized will on behalf of the testator?

A notarized will can be entrusted to others to collect the notarization certificate on behalf of the testator, and the collection will not affect the validity of the will. To collect the certificate, a power of attorney and the testator's and the agent's identity documents are required. In case of conflicts between multiple wills, the latest one shall prevail.

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26 2026-10

How to apply for the revocation or amendment of a notarized will?

A notarized will may be revoked or amended by the testator himself/herself through a new notarization; according to Article 1142 of the Civil Code, if several wills conflict with each other, the latest one shall prevail, and the priority of notarization has been cancelled.

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26 2026-10

How much does it cost to go to the notary office to make a will?

The fees for notarized wills are determined by local judicial and price departments on a per-case or per-subject basis, and there is no unified national pricing. It is recommended to consult local notary agencies and pay attention to distinguishing notary fees from attorney fees.

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26 2026-10

What are the procedures required for handling a notarized will?

A notarized will requires the testator to apply to a notary office in person, undergo identity and property verification, have a transcript made, and receive a certificate. According to Article 1139 of the Civil Code, the notarization process is handled by notary offices, which ensures the standardization of the process and the strong legal effect of the will.

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26 2026-10

Is an oral will valid if it is subsequently supplemented with a written record?

An oral will is only valid in emergency situations. It cannot be retroactively converted into a valid will after it is supplemented with a written record. According to Article 1138 of the Civil Code, it should be re-established in other forms after the emergency is resolved.

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26 2026-10

What should be done if the witness of the will later becomes an heir?

If the witness of the will is an heir, he/she is not qualified, and the will he/she witnesses may be invalid. According to Article 1140 of the Civil Code, the relevant property will revert to statutory inheritance. It is recommended to initiate litigation to confirm the validity of the will.

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26 2026-10

How to determine the emergency situation of an oral will?

An oral will must be made in an emergency situation and in the presence of two or more witnesses. If the emergency situation ends and the testator can make a will in another form, the oral will is invalid, and its effectiveness depends on whether the emergency situation actually existed.

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26 2026-10

Is it valid for the heir to record the scene with their own phone?

There are major flaws in the act of heirs making a will by recording videos with their own mobile phones: heirs, legatees, and their interested parties cannot serve as witnesses. The act of making a will must be witnessed by at least two people who have no interest in the inheritance.

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26 2026-10

Is a will that only has an audio recording but no video footage valid?

A will that only includes a recording without video footage is considered a recorded video will. Its legal validity depends on whether it meets the statutory requirements: the presence of two or more witnesses, and the recording of the testator's and witnesses' names or portraits, as well as the date and year.

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26 2026-10

How to write a divorce defense statement?

If sued for divorce, the defendant shall submit a defense statement within 15 days, responding to each item regarding the breakdown of the marriage, child custody, and property division; the defense statement must state whether the defendant agrees to the divorce and the factual reasons, and may refer to the opinions of professional lawyers for reference.

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26 2026-10

How to draft a pre-marital property agreement?

The pre-marital property agreement should specify in writing the property information, the source of the investment, the ownership of the property, and the sharing of loan repayment after marriage. It is binding on both parties according to Article 1065 of the Civil Code. It is recommended to keep the investment certificates and, if necessary, have them drafted and reviewed by a professional lawye...

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26 2026-10

What should I do if the other party refuses to pay child support?

If the other party refuses to pay child support, you can first negotiate with them. If the negotiation fails, you can file a lawsuit in accordance with Article 1085 of the Civil Code, and after the judgment, you can apply for enforcement. If they refuse to pay, they may be listed as a person of bad faith and be detained.

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26 2026-10

Can the custody decision be changed after it takes effect?

After the custody judgment takes effect, it can be changed according to law. According to Article 56 of the Interpretation of the Marriage and Family Code, if there are circumstances such as abuse, failure to fulfill custody obligations, or children over the age of eight wishing to live with the other party, a request for a change can be filed.

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