At the review and prosecution stage, lawyers can review the case file, hold meetings, and submit legal opinions to strive for non-prosecution or modification of coercive measures. The procuratorate generally makes a decision within one month.
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How to choose a criminal law firm: Consider their criminal defense experience, their ability to conduct client meetings and review case files, their compliance with fee regulations, and their case handling records. Use examples of cases such as intentional homicide with accompanying civil litigation to demonstrate the value of professional criminal defense services.
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According to Article 1161 of the Civil Code, those who renounce their inheritance do not bear repayment responsibilities; those who accept the inheritance shall pay off debts within the actual value of the inherited estate, and the method of renunciation and the key points of dealing with creditors shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Code.
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To print a will, it is necessary for more than two witnesses to sign each page and indicate the date. Before the implementation of the Civil Code, printed wills were mostly reviewed according to the requirements for a proxy will, and the effectiveness of the will and the key points for litigation response were determined.
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The lawyer explained the cost structure of inheritance cases: attorney's fees are negotiated and priced, litigation fees are paid in stages according to the subject matter and borne by the losing party, and risk-based representation is prohibited in inheritance cases.
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The lawyer explained that the balance in the individual account of the enterprise annuity can be inherited according to law. The Enterprise Annuity Regulations and Article 14 of the Social Security Law stipulate that the applicant can obtain the materials needed for the application, but the unit may not cooperate with the applicant.
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The lawyer explained that the balance of the provident fund can be withdrawn by the heirs: Article 24 of the Regulations and the inheritance rules of the Civil Code, including the list of materials, fees, and processing time.
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The lawyer explained the rules of fetal inheritance: Article 16 and Article 1155 of the Civil Code stipulate that the division of inheritance shall reserve the share of the fetus, and the delivery of a stillborn child shall be handled in accordance with the statutory inheritance procedures.
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The lawyer explained the validity requirements of a video will: more than two qualified witnesses, recording the names, portraits, and dates, and citing successful cases where the validity of notarized wills conflicted with each other in court.
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The lawyer explained the rules for settling the debts of heirs: According to Article 1161 of the Civil Code, the debts shall be settled within the actual value of the estate. If the heir waives the right of inheritance, he/she may be exempted from liability. The lawyer also cited an example where a creditor sued nine heirs for 181,000 yuan and won the case.
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The lawyer explained that according to Article 12 of the Measures for the Administration of Lawyers' Service Fees, inheritance cases are prohibited from using risk-sharing agreements. He/she explained the compliant charging methods and how to identify disguised risk-sharing agreements, and gave an example of handling a case involving the transfer of 4/48 shares of inheritance.
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The lawyer explained that the notarization of inheritance rights must be handled by the notary office, and the lawyer can assist in preparing materials, accompanying the client to the notary office, and handling disputes and litigation. Since 2016, the registration of real estate inheritance is generally no longer subject to mandatory notarization, and the lawyer cited examples of successful cases...
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The lawyer explained the communication strategy for the 30-day cooling-off period in divorce: first prepare a draft written agreement, negotiate each item in writing, keep records to prevent repudiation, promptly transfer the case to litigation when the other party delays or transfers property, and cite examples of handling divorce cases involving foreign mediation.
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The lawyer explained the rules for dividing marital property in the case of small property rights housing: courts generally do not rule that ownership belongs to either party if no property registration has been obtained. Instead, they may award compensation for the right to inhabit and use the property, or stipulate that the ownership issue should be resolved in a separate lawsuit. The lawyer als...
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The lawyer explained that according to Article 1092 of the Civil Code, the concealment and transfer of marital joint property may result in a reduced or no division of assets. If such acts are discovered after divorce, the party involved may request a re-division of assets. The lawyer also provided practical guidance on obtaining preservation and investigation orders.
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