China Law in One Minute presents one-minute insight into an aspect of Chinese law and Chinese society.
In China Law in One Minute, a column of China Justice Observer, we will enrich the content of this column at a rate of 1,000 new posts every year, so as to cover all aspects of Chinese law and society.
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Before his/her death, he/she can specify in the will who inherits his/her house and other heritage. If the person has no will, his/her children, spouse, parents, siblings, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents may inherit this house and other heritage.
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Yes, you can sue a Chinese supplier in Chinese courts.
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
YES, but you need to hire a Chinese lawyer to file a lawsuit with Chinese courts on your behalf.
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 China Law in One Minute Meng Yu 余萌
Certainly YES. As long as the Chinese court has jurisdiction over the case in question, foreigners or foreign enterprises, like any other Chinese litigant, can file a lawsuit with Chinese courts.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
Succession begins when a person dies or is declared dead. Where a successor does not indicate to disclaim inheritance within 60 days from the commencement of inheritance, he/she shall be deemed to have accepted the inheritance.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
The deceased, or decedent, has two kinds of successors(heirs): the intestate successor and the successor designated by a will.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
No. China has not yet imposed any inheritance tax.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
The decedent may appoint an executor at the time of making the will.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
The answer is No, except in some special circumstances.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 China Law in One Minute CJO Staff Contributors Team
In China, there are two forms of succession, intestate succession (statutory succession) and testate succession.