Legal Information

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

17 2026-10

Can shareholder status be directly inherited?

A Beijing lawyer explains whether shareholder qualifications can be directly inherited: In principle, limited liability companies can inherit them, but the articles of association may stipulate otherwise. For joint-stock companies, shares can generally be directly inherited.

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17 2026-10

Can the fixed-term deposit in the bank be inherited before it expires?

A Beijing lawyer explains whether it's possible to inherit a fixed deposit before it matures: It's possible to inherit it. If you want to withdraw the money early, you can do so with proof of inheritance rights, and the interest will be calculated at the current interest rate. Or, you can withdraw the money after it matures to avoid losing interest.

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17 2026-10

What fees need to be paid when inheriting a house?

A Beijing lawyer explains the fees involved in inheriting a house: Legal inheritance is exempt from deed tax, but there are mainly notarization fees, appraisal fees, and registration fees. If the house is resold, it may be subject to personal income tax.

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17 2026-10

If the engagement ends in a breakup before the marriage registration, should the bride's dowry be returned?

A Beijing lawyer explains whether the bride price should be returned when a couple breaks up after getting engaged but not getting married: The bride price generally belongs to the woman's personal property and should be returned to her. If the bride price has not been registered, it usually needs to be returned, and the amount can be determined based on the couple's living together.

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17 2026-10

Do the three gold dowry gifts need to be returned during a divorce?

A Beijing lawyer explains whether the "three gold gifts" given as a bride price should be returned in a divorce: If the marriage has not been registered, the couple has not lived together after registration, or the payment has caused hardship for the payer, the payer may request the return of the gifts, and the three gold gifts shall be dealt with in accordance with the rules on bride prices.

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17 2026-10

How to divide the gaming account equipment during a divorce?

A Beijing lawyer explains how to divide game account equipment during a divorce: virtual property has the attributes of property, and the value formed by investing in it as joint property can be divided. The account is generally assigned to the actual user and compensated with a discounted value.

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17 2026-10

How is the income from a family-run business divided in a divorce?

A Beijing lawyer explains how to divide the operating income of a family-run business in a divorce: the investment income from production and operation is considered joint property, which can be evaluated and appraised. If one party continues to operate the business, they may need to compensate the other party or transfer and divide the assets accordingly.

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