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遗嘱不是“写了就算”,这些效力问题要注意
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2025-12-21 23:49
因协商无果,孙阿姨将小钱诉至法院,要求继承涉案房屋。 钱大爷与孙阿姨为再婚夫妻,婚后未生育子女,钱大爷与前妻育有一子小钱与两个女儿钱大姐、钱二 姐。钱大爷去世后,留下了单位房改时自己购买的房产一套。孙阿姨找到小钱协商房产继承问题,小钱 拿出遗嘱,称钱大爷已经将房子留给自己。 该遗嘱内容载明,自愿将下列归钱大爷个人所有的财产遗嘱留给本人的儿子小钱继承,包括位于北京市 海淀区某小区某号的房屋,及其名下的其他合法财产,包括银行存款。立遗嘱人为钱大爷,见证人为钱 某甲、钱某乙。日期为2022年12月26日。 转自:北京日报客户端 提前立遗嘱、安排身后事,成为越来越多人的理性选择。但遗嘱并非"落笔即生效",形式要件不符、见 证人不合格、多份遗嘱冲突等问题,都可能导致遗嘱失效,让亲情陷入继承纠纷。 利害关系人代书遗嘱 将导致遗嘱无效 审理中,钱某甲、钱某乙到庭作证,称自己是钱大爷同村的村民,遗嘱内容由钱大爷陈述,小钱书写, 写完后念给钱大爷听,钱大爷表示认可;钱大爷神志清醒但因为手没有劲不能写字,自己按了手印;钱 某甲、钱某乙作为见证人分别签名并按手印。 【法院审理】 对于涉案房屋中属于钱大爷遗产的部分,应当按照法定继承 ...
谨慎筹划遗嘱信托,破解企业家资产传承困局
Di Yi Cai Jing· 2025-08-04 11:19
Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of estate planning for entrepreneurs to prevent disputes over inheritance among family members after their passing, highlighting the need for wills and professional executors [1][2][3]. Group 1: Estate Planning - Entrepreneurs should establish a will and appoint trusted professionals as executors to ensure a smooth transition of their assets and business [1][3]. - It is crucial to prepare for unexpected events by having contingency plans for key personnel, especially in light of increasing corruption and executive turnover [2][3]. - The recent legal disputes involving the late founder of Wahaha, Zong Qinghou, illustrate the complexities of inheritance issues faced by aging entrepreneurs [1][2]. Group 2: Legal Considerations - The jurisdiction for inheritance cases is determined by the deceased's nationality, marital status, and location of death, which is particularly important for entrepreneurs with international ties [2][3]. - The 2021 Civil Code changes the priority of notarized wills, making all valid wills equal in legal standing, thus requiring careful consideration of all forms of wills [4][8]. - Various types of valid wills are recognized under the Civil Code, including handwritten, witnessed, and video-recorded wills, which must meet specific legal criteria to be enforceable [5][8]. Group 3: Family Dynamics and Wealth Preservation - Aging entrepreneurs face challenges in balancing family harmony with the demands of children regarding inheritance, necessitating professional assistance in managing their estates [6][7]. - To prevent family disputes and ensure business continuity, it is advisable to consider trust arrangements that separate ownership from management [6]. - The article notes the historical context of wealth preservation, emphasizing that many families fail to maintain their wealth across generations due to inheritance conflicts [6]. Group 4: Litigation Process - Inheritance disputes often begin with clarifying the deceased's marital relationships and identifying community property before proceeding to estate distribution [7][8]. - The first step in litigation involves notifying all potential heirs, which can be complicated in families with members spread across different jurisdictions [7]. - The article outlines the process for executing wills and the legal framework for statutory inheritance, emphasizing the importance of timely and comprehensive estate planning [8].