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What does a surviving spouse inherit?
The surviving spouse generally stands to inherit first, followed by the decedent’s children, their parents, their siblings and so forth. Under certain circumstances, stepchildren may have priority to inherit over other heirs.
How do I protect my child’s inheritance from my husband?
The best way to plan for your children’s inheritance is to set up a Personal Asset Trust® (a “PAT”) which allows your heir(s) to use and benefit from the Trust’s assets for their lifetime(s).
What are inheritance rights?
Inheritance rights determine who has the legal right to claim your property after you die. In some cases, inheritance rights can override the arrangements you’ve made in your Will. While you can legally leave your property to whomever you like, there are some limitations, specifically involving surviving spouses.
What is the sequence of inheritance law in China?
In the case of intestate inheritance, estates transfer to heirs in the following sequence, as determined by Chinese Succession Law: (2) Second Sequence–Siblings, paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents. When any heirs in the first sequence survive the deceased, they are entitled to receive equal shares.
Can Chinese inheritance lawyers offer legal services to clients outside China?
This is a guest article by Jason Tian, a senior partner at Landing Law Offices in Shanghai, China. For more than ten years, he and his team have been offering legal services related to inheritance and estate planning for clients from countries outside China. Find more articles about Chinese inheritance law on his blog, www.sinoblawg.com.
Can foreigners inherit property in China?
While these options may benefit Chinese citizens, they mean little to foreigners entitled to estates in China because: Real estate authority officials are unaccustomed to laws and rules related to inheritance by foreigners. They may be reluctant to process claims by foreigners and often defer the matter to notary offices
Why are Chinese notary offices averse to foreign inheritance cases?
When a foreign law is applicable to the inheritance process, Chinese notary offices may be averse to working on such cases because they are unfamiliar with the foreign laws, and may be unable to determine whether a beneficiary is entitled to assets under said foreign laws. This is why many cases, even without disputes, wind up in court. II.