根据《民法典》的规定，继承开始后，遗嘱执行人为遗产管理人；没有遗嘱执行人的，继承人应当及时 推选遗产管理人；继承人未推选的，由继承人共同担任遗产管理人；没有继承人或者继承人均放弃继承 的，由被继承人生前住所地的民政部门或者村民委员会担任遗产管理人。 比如李老伯是一名户籍在本市某街道的孤老，不幸离世，没有继承人，他生前住所地的区民政局依照法 院判决，可以担任遗产管理人。这里特别说明的是，根据《民法典》规定，居委会不能担任遗产管理 人，村民委员会可以担任。 根据2024年出台的《上海市人民政府办公厅关于民政部门履行遗产管理人职责以及处置无人继承遗产的 若干意见》（以下简称《意见》），民政部门担任遗产管理人后，职责主要包括清理遗产并制作遗产清 单、采取必要措施防止遗产毁损和灭失、处理被继承人的债权债务、根据法院判决分配和处置遗产等 等。 近日 本文转自【新闻晨报】； 上海一位46岁独身女子的 "身后事"处置引发社会广泛关注 如没有配偶、子女，父母早已去世，也没继承人，留下的房产和存款该怎么处理？身后的丧事又该谁来 操办？不少朋友都有类似疑问：万一身边没人能帮忙处理身后事，遗产会不会没人管？民政部门能出面 吗？上海市 ...

然而，该判决的执行却因甘某复杂的个人与财务状况受阻。在成某申请强制执行时，法院发现甘某的个 人财产与其关联的某公司的财产存在混同，需要先进行个人财产清算，执行程序陷入僵局。 2023年，年老的甘某突发疾病去世。法院在确认甘某遗产继承人时查明，他本人早在2011年就已离婚， 其父母均已过世，仅有3个女儿作为法定继承人。然而3个女儿全都明确声明放弃继承权。至此，甘某的 遗产在法律上陷入无人继承也无人管理的状态。 成某、甘某（均为化名）因民间借贷产生纠纷。湖南省湘乡市人民法院作出判决，要求甘某偿还成某借 款本金85.6万元，并依法支付相应利息。 (责编：胡永秋、杨光宇) 鉴于自身债权实现受阻，成某作为利害关系人，向湘乡市人民法院提起诉讼，请求指定甘某生前住所地 的某县民政局出任遗产管理人，负责清理遗产、清偿债务。某县民政局则认为，由更基层的乡镇街道或 甘某所在的村民委员会来承担此责任更为合适。 "甘某的遗产管理人应依法由县级民政部门还是村民委员会担任，这是本案的争议焦点。"法院经审理认 为，在甘某的遗产处于无人继承、无人管理的情况下，为其指定遗产管理人具有应当性和紧迫性。 "根据民法典相关规定，没有继承人或者继承人 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses recent court cases in Beijing and Shanghai where unclaimed inheritances were divided among distant relatives, while real estate was transferred to the state due to the absence of direct heirs and wills [2][3][4]. Inheritance Cases - In the case of Ms. Zhang, who passed away leaving over 1 million yuan in cash and a property valued at approximately 4 million yuan, her relatives claimed inheritance rights based on their caregiving during her illness [4][5]. - The court ruled that the cash would be divided among the relatives, with the primary caregiver receiving 20% and others receiving 10% each, while the property was designated to be managed by the state [4][6]. Legal Framework - According to the Civil Code, if there are no heirs or bequests, the estate reverts to the state for public welfare purposes [6][11]. - The law specifies that only immediate family members (first and second order) are considered legal heirs, and distant relatives must prove they provided care to inherit [10][12]. Role of Civil Affairs Departments - Civil affairs departments are designated as estate managers in cases where there are no heirs, and they are responsible for ensuring that unclaimed estates are used for public benefit [6][12]. - The article highlights the need for clearer regulations regarding the management of estates, especially in complex cases involving debts or multiple asset types [9][12]. Importance of Wills - The article emphasizes the increasing awareness of the importance of wills among the public, noting a trend of younger individuals beginning to draft wills to prevent disputes over their assets [13][14]. - Statistics indicate that a significant portion of older adults are now taking steps to formalize their estate plans, which can help reduce future conflicts and social costs [13][14].

Core Points - The article discusses recent court cases in Beijing and Shanghai where unclaimed inheritances were divided among relatives, with cash being distributed but real estate reverting to state ownership due to the absence of direct heirs [1][3][5] - The legal framework surrounding inheritance in China, particularly regarding the rights of distant relatives and the role of civil affairs departments in managing unclaimed estates, is highlighted [2][4][10] Group 1: Inheritance Cases - A woman in Beijing left over 1 million yuan and a property without heirs, leading to a court ruling that awarded the cash to relatives while the property was claimed by the state [1][3] - In a similar case in Shanghai, an elderly man’s estate of 4.3 million yuan and a property was partially distributed to a cousin, with the remaining assets reverting to state ownership [1][4] Group 2: Legal Framework - The Civil Code stipulates that if there are no heirs or bequests, the estate reverts to the state for public welfare purposes [5][9] - The role of civil affairs departments as estate managers is emphasized, with a need for clearer regulations on handling complex inheritance issues [7][10] Group 3: Inheritance Rights - Only first and second-order relatives are considered legal heirs under the Civil Code, which excludes distant relatives unless they can prove they provided care to the deceased [8][9] - The court's decision to award cash to relatives was based on their demonstrated support for the deceased, while the property was deemed too valuable to be divided among them [4][9] Group 4: Public Welfare and Estate Management - The article discusses the necessity for civil affairs departments to not only manage unclaimed estates but also ensure that the proceeds are used for public welfare [10][12] - There is a call for more detailed legal guidelines to assist civil affairs departments in managing estates, especially in cases involving debts or complex assets [7][10]