Law of Succession of the People's Republic of China

Law of Succession of the People' Republic of China

Order of the President of the People' Republic of China No. 24

April 10, 1985

Contents
Chapter I General Provisions
Chapter II Statutory Succession
Chapter III Testamentary Succession and Legacies
Chapter IV Disposition of Estates
Chapter V Supplementary Provisions

Chapter I General Provisions

Article 1 This Law has been formulated pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China with a view to protecting the right of citizens to inherit private property.
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