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24 2026-10

What is the approximate fee charged by lawyers during the review stage of the death penalty case?

During the review stage of the death penalty, there is no unified government pricing for lawyers' fees, which vary depending on the case and the stage. It is common to sign a separate contract for each stage and charge fees based on the items involved, with travel expenses calculated separately. Risk-based attorney fees are prohibited, and the fees shall be determined in accordance with the contra...

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24 2026-10

For criminal cases, how many times can a lawyer meet with the client?

The Criminal Procedure Law does not limit the number of meetings between defense lawyers and their clients. For those who request to meet with their clients based on the three certificates, the detention center shall arrange the meeting within 48 hours at the latest. For the three types of special cases, the investigation period requires the permission of the investigative organ, and the meetings ...

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24 2026-10

Can foreign real estate be governed by domestic courts?

Generally, foreign real estate is not subject to property rights transfer judgments by domestic courts, but the courts can confirm the inheritance shares, divide the domestic estate, and handle the compensation for the reduction in value. Overseas real estate needs to be disposed of in accordance with the laws of the place where the real estate is located and through local procedures.

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24 2026-10

Which country's laws apply to foreign-related inheritance cases?

For foreign-related inheritance, the statutory inheritance shall be governed by the law of the habitual residence of the decedent at the time of his/her death, and the inheritance of real estate shall be governed by the law of the location of the real estate. As for the form of the will, the parties may choose one of the applicable laws, and the domestic real estate shall generally be governed by ...

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24 2026-10

Do children born through artificial insemination have the right of inheritance?

During the continuance of the marriage relationship, both parties agree that the children born through artificial insemination shall be considered legitimate children and enjoy the same right of inheritance as other children. If the artificial insemination is carried out without the consent of the husband after his death, it will be deemed controversial.

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24 2026-10

How can an illegitimate child prove the parent-child relationship?

Illegitimate children may prove their parent-child relationship with evidence such as birth medical certificates, household registration, and their own acknowledgment of the fact of upbringing, and if necessary, they may take a paternity test. If the other party has no contrary evidence and refuses to take the test, the court may presume that the claim is established.

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24 2026-10

How are the property and inheritance divided in a remarried family?

In the case of a remarried family, the inheritance shall be divided first: half of the joint property shall belong to the surviving spouse, and the rest shall be inherited by the first-order heirs as the estate; stepchildren must form a support relationship, and the will shall reserve a necessary share for the particularly needy heirs.

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24 2026-10

Is it valid to verbally renounce an inheritance?

An oral renunciation of inheritance is generally invalid. According to Article 1124 of the Civil Code, the renunciation of inheritance must be made in writing before the estate is dealt with. If no statement is made, it is deemed that the heir has accepted the inheritance, and the donee must express his or her position within 60 days.

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24 2026-10

What procedures need to be completed to renounce an inheritance?

The decision to renounce the inheritance must be communicated in writing to the estate administrator or other heirs before the estate is settled, and it can be expressed to the court in litigation. However, the right to renounce the inheritance is subject to restrictions. If a person pretends to renounce the inheritance in order to evade debts, they will not be protected by law.

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24 2026-10

How many witnesses are needed to print a will?

Printing a will requires more than two witnesses, and the testator and the witnesses should sign each page and indicate the date; if there is one fewer witness or a page is not signed, the will may be invalid, and the formal defects should be rectified by making a new will.

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24 2026-10

Will abandoning and abusing the elderly result in the loss of inheritance rights?

The right of inheritance is only lost when the circumstances of abandoning and abusing the elderly are serious. Article 1125 of the Civil Code stipulates that if the heir truly repents and is forgiven by the decedent, he or she will not lose the right of inheritance. Those who support the elderly more than the heirs may be allowed to inherit a portion of the estate, but the three-year statute of l...

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24 2026-10

What is the purpose of having a lawyer witness a prenuptial agreement?

What is the purpose of having a lawyer witness a prenuptial agreement? The lawyer reviews the authenticity of the intention and the legality of the content, advises on the risks of investment and debt, and formalizes the signing evidence. Article 1065 of the Civil Code stipulates that property agreements must be in writing.

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