Frequently Asked Questions

24 2026-10

Are criminal risk assessments the same as compliance audits?

Criminal risk audits are different from compliance audits: the former identifies potential criminal risks in advance, while the latter reviews the compliance of institutional processes. The two are complementary. Enterprises can first conduct criminal risk audits to identify high-risk criminal charges, and then conduct compliance audits to rectify any issues. It is recommended that professional cr...

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24 2026-10

How to file a civil claim in a criminal case?

The incidental civil action in criminal cases shall be filed before the first-instance judgment is pronounced, claiming for material losses caused by the crime, such as medical expenses, funeral expenses, and death compensation; compensation for mental damage is generally not included in the scope of the claim.

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24 2026-10

Not sure how to retrieve the inheritance if you don't know the PIN code for the bank card?

If the heir does not know the bank card password, they can handle the account closure and withdrawal of funds with the inheritance notarization or the effective court judgment and mediation agreement, and the bank shall not refuse to cooperate. If there is a dispute among multiple heirs, they can sue for division and retrieve the transaction records to clarify the whereabouts of the funds.

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24 2026-10

How to handle the transfer of ownership for an inherited vehicle?

To inherit a vehicle, first confirm the inheritance relationship and the validity of the will, then apply to the vehicle administration office for transfer registration; for a vehicle owned by a couple, the spouse's share must be separated out first, and outstanding loans and unresolved traffic violations may affect the transfer of ownership.

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24 2026-10

Can the property be transferred directly without doing inheritance notarization?

It is not necessary to obtain a notarization to transfer ownership of inherited property directly: applicants can apply for transfer registration to the registration authority with a valid will, inheritance agreement, or court document. Notarization is not a mandatory prerequisite, but if the materials are incomplete or there are disputes, litigation may be necessary.

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24 2026-10

How to transfer ownership of domestic real estate after a Chinese overseas citizen's death?

After the death of an overseas Chinese, the domestic real estate will not automatically be inherited by their children abroad. It is necessary to first confirm the inheritance relationship and then handle the transfer registration of the real estate. If there is a will, the inheritance shall be in accordance with the will; if there is no will, the inheritance shall be in accordance with the law. O...

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24 2026-10

How should the inheritance of Taiwan residents' assets be handled?

The inheritance and real estate of Taiwan residents in mainland China are subject to mainland Chinese law; documents such as wills and kinship certificates issued in Taiwan must be notarized by local courts in Taiwan, forwarded by the Straits Exchange Foundation, and verified by mainland notary associations before they can be used in mainland China.

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24 2026-10

How to inherit the estate of a relative in Hong Kong in mainland China?

The inheritance and real estate of Hong Kong residents in the mainland are subject to mainland laws, while their movable property may be governed by the law of their domicile. Hong Kong wills and inheritance documents must be notarized and transmitted by a Chinese notary public before being used in the mainland, and litigation for division may be necessary in some cases.

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24 2026-10

Will forging a will result in the loss of inheritance rights?

Forging a will does not automatically result in the loss of inheritance rights, and the circumstances must be serious. According to the Civil Code, those who forge, alter, conceal or destroy wills under serious circumstances will lose their inheritance rights. In judicial practice, the determination of serious circumstances is strict, and it requires the court's confirmation.

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24 2026-10

Will it affect the custody rights if the child has been raised by his grandparents all along?

The child living with the father and grandparents for a long time to form a stable environment is a consideration factor of the court, but not a decisive one. To change the custody right, it is necessary to meet the statutory conditions. Simply being taken care of by the elderly does not necessarily affect the custody right. The core issue is still what is most beneficial to the children.

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