Glossary
Glossary of Chinese inheritance and family law terms
This glossary defines the Chinese legal terms that families abroad meet when they inherit property in China, rely on a foreign judgment there, or plan ahead for a parent. Each term has its own page, which shows the term as mainland documents write it, names the law it comes from and links to the article that covers the full process.
Documents and judgments from abroad
- Inheritance notarial certificate
An inheritance notarial certificate is the certificate a Chinese notary office issues at the end of an inheritance notarisation to confirm which heirs inherit named property of a person who has died.
A definition tells you what a term means. How it applies to your family depends on the facts. To start, send a few lines about what happened and the names of the other people involved. A conflict check comes first.
Step-by-step guides are on the articles page.