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24 2026-9

How should the inheritance be distributed among multiple heirs? Is it divided equally among them?

According to Article 1130 of the Civil Code, heirs in the same order shall generally receive an equal share of the inheritance. However, those who are living in financial difficulties shall be given preferential treatment; those who fulfill their main duty of support may receive a larger share; and those who fail to fulfill their duty of support shall receive a smaller share or no share at all. In...

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24 2026-9

Can only children also inherit all the property?

First-born children do not necessarily mean they are the sole heirs. Grandparents and surviving spouses are listed in the first order of inheritance, and the jointly owned property will first be divided in half. If there is a will, the property will be distributed according to the will. To fully acquire the property, it is necessary to negotiate, obtain notarization, or initiate litigation to conf...

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24 2026-9

Do illegitimate children have the right to inheritance?

Illegitimate children and legitimate children have completely equal inheritance rights, and are listed as first-order heirs according to Articles 1071 and 1127 of the Civil Code. First, you need to confirm the parent-child relationship and fix the evidence before you can claim your share of the inheritance.

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24 2026-9

How to inherit and transfer ownership of a property without a will?

For estates without a will, the inheritance shall be handled in accordance with the law: first, the spouse's share shall be allocated, and then the first-order heirs shall be determined in accordance with Article 1127 of the Civil Code; if there is a consensus, the transfer of ownership can be notarized; if there are disputes, the registration shall be carried out through litigation and based on t...

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24 2026-9

Can a notarized will be revoked?

A notarized will can be legally overturned: after the implementation of Article 1142 of the Civil Code, the last will shall prevail, and the notarized will will no longer be given priority; or according to Article 1143, it can be claimed that the will is invalid due to reasons such as incapacity, fraud, or coercion.

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24 2026-9

What are the formal requirements for a video will?

According to Article 1137 of the Civil Code, a video will must be witnessed by at least two qualified witnesses. The testator and the witnesses must record their names or portraits and the date in the video. If any of these elements are missing, the will may be invalid.

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24 2026-9

What exactly do family law services refer to?

Family legal services cover divorce and property division, child support and inheritance, marital agreements, and cross-border family matters; including consultation, drafting agreements, mediation, and litigation representation. It is recommended to bring the necessary materials for consultation as early as possible.

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24 2026-9

What is the standard amount of child support generally?

For those with a fixed income, the alimony payment is generally 20% to 30% of their monthly income, and for two children, it should not exceed 50% of their income, and the payment should continue until the children reach the age of 18. In Henglue's case, the monthly alimony payment ranges from 550 yuan to 20,000 yuan, depending on the needs of the children and the parents' ability to pay.

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24 2026-9

What are the legal consequences of concealing assets during a divorce?

According to Article 1092 of the Civil Code, if a spouse conceals, transfers, sells, damages, or squanders the marital property or forges the marital debts, the spouse may receive a smaller share or no share during the division of the marital property; if the marital property is discovered after the divorce, the spouse may request a re-division of the marital property. It is necessary to investiga...

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