Latest items for IAD-LAW-1
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“In Nigeria, while the Constitution guarantees rights to property and equal protection without discrimination on grounds of sex, most of Nigeria’s customary legal systems do not allow women to inherit from their deceased husbands or fathers. For some time, the courts enforced this position, however, a string of case law has in recent years confirmed that it is unconstitutional to discriminate against women on the issues of land, housing, property and inheritance. These cases have allowed widows, daughters, and children born out of wedlock to inherit and it is progress that should be celebrated. Unfortunately, in practice, women continue to be deprived of the right to inherit and manage property....more
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“In Nigeria, while the Constitution guarantees rights to property and equal protection without discrimination on grounds of sex, most of Nigeria’s customary legal systems do not allow women to inherit from their deceased husbands or fathers. For some time, the courts enforced this position, however, a string of case law has in recent years confirmed that it is unconstitutional to discriminate against women on the issues of land, housing, property and inheritance. These cases have allowed widows, daughters, and children born out of wedlock to inherit and it is progress that should be celebrated. Unfortunately, in practice, women continue to be deprived of the right to inherit and manage property....more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“(iv) Inheritance: The Family Code recognises both civil law and Muslim personal laws for succession. Under Article 407 of the civil law, the surviving wife has an equal right to inheritance of the deceased husband. However, under Articles 609 and 637 concerning inheritance as per Muslim Personal Law, surviving wives do not inherit on an equal basis. Additionally, sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents” (68).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“(iv) Inheritance: The Family Code recognises both civil law and Muslim personal laws for succession. Under Article 407 of the civil law, the surviving wife has an equal right to inheritance of the deceased husband. However, under Articles 609 and 637 concerning inheritance as per Muslim Personal Law, surviving wives do not inherit on an equal basis. Additionally, sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents” (68).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16). “A woman or girl cannot inherit equally from their parents. If they have a brother, the girl gets half of the brother’s inheritance and in...more
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16). “A woman or girl cannot inherit equally from their parents. If they have a brother, the girl gets half of the brother’s inheritance and in...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:11 p.m.
Countries: Tunisia
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16). “(ii) Discriminatory laws: Article 23 of Book 1 of the Code of Personal Status provides that a wife must fulfil her duties in line with...more
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16). “(ii) Discriminatory laws: Article 23 of Book 1 of the Code of Personal Status provides that a wife must fulfil her duties in line with...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:09 p.m.
Countries: Gambia
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“The Women’s (Amendment) Act, 2004, provides that men and women have equal rights to an equitable sharing of the joint marital property upon divorce. In reality, under customary law, the husband is deemed to own the matrimonial home, and in the distribution of property, the woman’s contribution to the acquisition of marital property is not given due consideration. Similarly, while the Women’s Act provides that men and women have the same rights to inherit equitable shares of familial estates, including surviving spouses, the Christian Marriage Act makes succession of property dependent on the husband’s will. Under Islamic law, women inherit a lower share of assets than men” (84).more
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“The Women’s (Amendment) Act, 2004, provides that men and women have equal rights to an equitable sharing of the joint marital property upon divorce. In reality, under customary law, the husband is deemed to own the matrimonial home, and in the distribution of property, the woman’s contribution to the acquisition of marital property is not given due consideration. Similarly, while the Women’s Act provides that men and women have the same rights to inherit equitable shares of familial estates, including surviving spouses, the Christian Marriage Act makes succession of property dependent on the husband’s will. Under Islamic law, women inherit a lower share of assets than men” (84).more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:08 p.m.
Countries: Sudan
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16).
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:07 p.m.
Countries: South Sudan
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner" (16)
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner" (16)
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:56 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16). “The family is ‘based on religion, morality and patriotism’. The Constitution also protects the right to own private property. Under Article 35 of the Constitution,...more
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16). “The family is ‘based on religion, morality and patriotism’. The Constitution also protects the right to own private property. Under Article 35 of the Constitution,...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:54 p.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16).
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16).
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:48 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16).
Variables: IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
“There are also countries such as Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia that outrightly provide for unequal inheritance of the girl child or female spouses, or place women below the inheritance line. As a surviving spouse, widows should inherit from the deceased husband in a prioritised manner. In countries like Egypt and Sudan, there are different succession regimes for Christians and Muslims where a Christian woman must inherit equally as her brothers, which is not the case for Muslim women” (16).
March 13, 2026, 1:24 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"[C]alls for changes to succession laws to allow female members of the imperial household – which has few male heirs – to become reigning empresses" (Para 9). This suggests it is currently not allowed for women to inherit the imperial throne (CODER COMMENT-JS).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"[C]alls for changes to succession laws to allow female members of the imperial household – which has few male heirs – to become reigning empresses" (Para 9). This suggests it is currently not allowed for women to inherit the imperial throne (CODER COMMENT-JS).
Nov. 26, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The law stipulated that women [in Saudi Arabia] must be granted their rights from inheritance and succession, especially real estate. A woman’s silence about her right to inherit does not mean that her right to inheritance will be forfeited if she asks for it" (para 26- 27). This information shows that the law applies broadly to all categories of female heirs, regardless of their specific relationship to the deceased, including daughters, wives, mothers, and sisters (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The law stipulated that women [in Saudi Arabia] must be granted their rights from inheritance and succession, especially real estate. A woman’s silence about her right to inherit does not mean that her right to inheritance will be forfeited if she asks for it" (para 26- 27). This information shows that the law applies broadly to all categories of female heirs, regardless of their specific relationship to the deceased, including daughters, wives, mothers, and sisters (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 30, 2025, 8:38 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"Another immutable bastion of power is the civil code. Women remain subject to deeply discriminatory rules: they receive only half of an inheritance and have limited rights in matters of divorce, child custody and family law. The regime's 'last bastion is this civil code,' said Kian. 'They won't touch that'" (para 18). This information is general and does not explicitly mention daughters' inheritance status. However, under Sharia Law, it can affect both daughters and wives (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"Another immutable bastion of power is the civil code. Women remain subject to deeply discriminatory rules: they receive only half of an inheritance and have limited rights in matters of divorce, child custody and family law. The regime's 'last bastion is this civil code,' said Kian. 'They won't touch that'" (para 18). This information is general and does not explicitly mention daughters' inheritance status. However, under Sharia Law, it can affect both daughters and wives (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Aug. 20, 2025, 7:11 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: LO-LAW-1, ATDW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"It was not known how many women in the Central African Republic held property titles. However, women faced no discrimination in terms of access to land. Under the country’s inheritance law, no distinction was made between male and female heirs and, following dissolution of marriage, assets were divided equally between the two spouses" (Page 6).
Variables: LO-LAW-1, ATDW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"It was not known how many women in the Central African Republic held property titles. However, women faced no discrimination in terms of access to land. Under the country’s inheritance law, no distinction was made between male and female heirs and, following dissolution of marriage, assets were divided equally between the two spouses" (Page 6).
March 26, 2025, 10:03 a.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"The inheritance of daughters: the father has the right of donation during his lifetime to his daughters, even minors" (para 14).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"The inheritance of daughters: the father has the right of donation during his lifetime to his daughters, even minors" (para 14).
March 13, 2025, 3:54 p.m.
Countries: Bahrain
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"As set out in paragraph 200 of the state party’s report, inheritance is regulated by religious denomination. As in other areas of civil law, this nevertheless remains a state decision and choice and the government can choose to impose state law over non-state Shari’a practice, as it does in the case of non-Muslims. As it stands, in inheritance the male gets twice as much as females" (11-12).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"As set out in paragraph 200 of the state party’s report, inheritance is regulated by religious denomination. As in other areas of civil law, this nevertheless remains a state decision and choice and the government can choose to impose state law over non-state Shari’a practice, as it does in the case of non-Muslims. As it stands, in inheritance the male gets twice as much as females" (11-12).
Jan. 29, 2025, 8:28 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: AOM-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1, PW-LAW-1
"Last September, Moroccan King Mohammed VI ordered the government to present a new reform of the family code (Moudawana) within the next six months. Ending child marriage, inequality in inheritance and monogamy are the three key demands of Moroccan women for the new Moroccan family code, which governs areas of family law such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and child custody. The committee, tasked with conducting consultations and preparing a reform project, submitted its first draft to the royal palace last week. So far, we have little information about its content. Ultimately, it will be up to King Mohammed VI, president of the Supreme Council of Scholars, the body with a...more
Variables: AOM-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1, PW-LAW-1
"Last September, Moroccan King Mohammed VI ordered the government to present a new reform of the family code (Moudawana) within the next six months. Ending child marriage, inequality in inheritance and monogamy are the three key demands of Moroccan women for the new Moroccan family code, which governs areas of family law such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and child custody. The committee, tasked with conducting consultations and preparing a reform project, submitted its first draft to the royal palace last week. So far, we have little information about its content. Ultimately, it will be up to King Mohammed VI, president of the Supreme Council of Scholars, the body with a...more
Jan. 9, 2025, 4:08 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Legislation provides that citizens, both women and men, have the right to own, inherit and bequeath property. Women are entitled to set up legal entities on their own or together with other citizens and legal persons, to engage in any transaction that is not contrary to the law and to assume obligations" (35).
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Legislation provides that citizens, both women and men, have the right to own, inherit and bequeath property. Women are entitled to set up legal entities on their own or together with other citizens and legal persons, to engage in any transaction that is not contrary to the law and to assume obligations" (35).
Jan. 8, 2025, 3:34 p.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The departments and branches of the State civil registry offices in the cities and districts of Tajikistan, together with the relevant local executive authorities, regularly organize events to raise public awareness. The provisions of the Family Code and the State Civil Registration Act aimed at protecting the property rights and personal non-property rights of women and children are explained at these events" (p. 46).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The departments and branches of the State civil registry offices in the cities and districts of Tajikistan, together with the relevant local executive authorities, regularly organize events to raise public awareness. The provisions of the Family Code and the State Civil Registration Act aimed at protecting the property rights and personal non-property rights of women and children are explained at these events" (p. 46).
May 9, 2024, 2:54 p.m.
Countries: Sweden
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Women have the same legal status and rights as men, including under family, religious, personal status, labor, property, nationality, and inheritance law. The government enforced the laws effectively" (14).
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Women have the same legal status and rights as men, including under family, religious, personal status, labor, property, nationality, and inheritance law. The government enforced the laws effectively" (14).
May 2, 2024, 8:34 p.m.
Countries: Suriname
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"TWEEDE AFDELING VAN DE ORDE DER ERFOPVOLGING Artikel 880427 De kinderen of hun afstammelingen erven van hun ouders, grootouders, of verdere bloedverwanten in de opgaande linie, zonder onderscheid van kunne of eerstgeboorte. Zij erven voor gelijke delen bij hoofden, wanneer zij allen in de eersten graad zijn, en uit eigen hoofde geroepen worden; zij erven bij staken, wanneer zij allen, of een gedeelte van hen, bij plaatsvervulling opkomen" (179). SECTION 2426 OF THE ORDER OF SUCCESSION Item 880427 The children or their descendants inherit from their parents, grandparents, or further descendants blood relatives in the ascending line, without distinction of sex or primogeniture. They inherit equally by heads, if they...more
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"TWEEDE AFDELING VAN DE ORDE DER ERFOPVOLGING Artikel 880427 De kinderen of hun afstammelingen erven van hun ouders, grootouders, of verdere bloedverwanten in de opgaande linie, zonder onderscheid van kunne of eerstgeboorte. Zij erven voor gelijke delen bij hoofden, wanneer zij allen in de eersten graad zijn, en uit eigen hoofde geroepen worden; zij erven bij staken, wanneer zij allen, of een gedeelte van hen, bij plaatsvervulling opkomen" (179). SECTION 2426 OF THE ORDER OF SUCCESSION Item 880427 The children or their descendants inherit from their parents, grandparents, or further descendants blood relatives in the ascending line, without distinction of sex or primogeniture. They inherit equally by heads, if they...more
April 30, 2024, 6:23 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The property of a decedent not disposed of by will shall be distributed as provided in this section. In computing said distribution, debts, administration expenses and reasonable funeral expenses shall be deducted but all estate taxes shall be disregarded, except that nothing contained herein relieves a distributee from contributing to all such taxes the amounts apportioned against him or her under 2-1.8. Distribution shall then be as follows: (a) If a decedent is survived by: (1) A spouse and issue, fifty thousand dollars and one-half of the residue to the spouse, and the balance thereof to the issue by representation. (2) A spouse and no issue, the whole to the...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The property of a decedent not disposed of by will shall be distributed as provided in this section. In computing said distribution, debts, administration expenses and reasonable funeral expenses shall be deducted but all estate taxes shall be disregarded, except that nothing contained herein relieves a distributee from contributing to all such taxes the amounts apportioned against him or her under 2-1.8. Distribution shall then be as follows: (a) If a decedent is survived by: (1) A spouse and issue, fifty thousand dollars and one-half of the residue to the spouse, and the balance thereof to the issue by representation. (2) A spouse and no issue, the whole to the...more
April 30, 2024, 6:17 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Inheritance refers to property acquired through the laws of descent and distribution. Though sometimes used in reference to property acquired through a will, the legal meaning of inheritance includes only property that descends to an heir through intestacy, when a person has died intestate. Any part of a person’s estate not disposed of by a valid will or trust is overseen by a probate court following each state’s laws of intestate succession. Generally, only a decedent’s spouse and relatives are entitled to an inheritance. A living spouse is usually entitled to the largest share of the estate, or the entirety if a decedent had no children. In the event a...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Inheritance refers to property acquired through the laws of descent and distribution. Though sometimes used in reference to property acquired through a will, the legal meaning of inheritance includes only property that descends to an heir through intestacy, when a person has died intestate. Any part of a person’s estate not disposed of by a valid will or trust is overseen by a probate court following each state’s laws of intestate succession. Generally, only a decedent’s spouse and relatives are entitled to an inheritance. A living spouse is usually entitled to the largest share of the estate, or the entirety if a decedent had no children. In the event a...more
April 24, 2024, 12:53 p.m.
Countries: Switzerland
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"Art. 457. 1 The nearest heirs of a deceased person are his or her issue. 2 Children inherit in equal parts. 3 Predeceased children are replaced by their own issue in all degrees per stirpes" (148). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 1910) relating to daughter's inheritance rights are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law database for 2022 (AMC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"Art. 457. 1 The nearest heirs of a deceased person are his or her issue. 2 Children inherit in equal parts. 3 Predeceased children are replaced by their own issue in all degrees per stirpes" (148). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 1910) relating to daughter's inheritance rights are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law database for 2022 (AMC - CODER COMMENT).
April 24, 2024, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Article 807. The following persons are forced heirs: 1. Children and descendants in respect of their parents and ascendants; 2. In the absence of the foregoing, the parents and ascendants in respect of their children and descendants; 3. The widower or widow in the manner and to the extent set forth in this Code. Article 808 Two thirds of the estate of the father and mother constitute the reserved share corresponding to children and descendants. The aforesaid notwithstanding, parents may dispose of one of the two thirds which form the reserved share, to apply it as betterment in favour of their children or descendants. If any of the children or...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Article 807. The following persons are forced heirs: 1. Children and descendants in respect of their parents and ascendants; 2. In the absence of the foregoing, the parents and ascendants in respect of their children and descendants; 3. The widower or widow in the manner and to the extent set forth in this Code. Article 808 Two thirds of the estate of the father and mother constitute the reserved share corresponding to children and descendants. The aforesaid notwithstanding, parents may dispose of one of the two thirds which form the reserved share, to apply it as betterment in favour of their children or descendants. If any of the children or...more
April 19, 2024, 9:59 p.m.
Countries: Romania
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The reserved portion of the succession is the part of the inheritance to which forced heirs (surviving spouse, descendants, and privileged ascendants – parents of the deceased) are entitled, even against the wishes of the deceased. The reserved portion for each forced heir is half of the share which would have been due to them as an heir at law, in the absence of any liberalities or disinheritance in the will" (12).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The reserved portion of the succession is the part of the inheritance to which forced heirs (surviving spouse, descendants, and privileged ascendants – parents of the deceased) are entitled, even against the wishes of the deceased. The reserved portion for each forced heir is half of the share which would have been due to them as an heir at law, in the absence of any liberalities or disinheritance in the will" (12).
April 18, 2024, 5:54 p.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Article 1261. First Priority Legal Heirs 1. The first priority legal heirs shall be the testator's children, including those conceived in the lifetime and born after death of the testator, the survivor spouse, and the parents" (10). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database relating to women’s inheritance rights are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law database for 2022 (AMC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Article 1261. First Priority Legal Heirs 1. The first priority legal heirs shall be the testator's children, including those conceived in the lifetime and born after death of the testator, the survivor spouse, and the parents" (10). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database relating to women’s inheritance rights are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law database for 2022 (AMC - CODER COMMENT).
April 18, 2024, 1:59 p.m.
Countries: Zambia
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1, POLY-LAW-1
"5. (1) Subject to sections eight, nine, ten and eleven the estate of an intestate shall be distributed as follows: Distribution of estate (a) twenty per cent of the estate shall devolve upon the surviving spouse; except that where more than one widow survives the intestate, twenty per cent of the estate shall be distributed among them proportional to the duration of their respective marriages to the deceased, and other factors such as the widow's contribution to the deceased's property may be taken into account when justice so requires; (b) fifty per cent of the estate shall devolve upon the children in such proportions as are commensurate with a child's...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1, POLY-LAW-1
"5. (1) Subject to sections eight, nine, ten and eleven the estate of an intestate shall be distributed as follows: Distribution of estate (a) twenty per cent of the estate shall devolve upon the surviving spouse; except that where more than one widow survives the intestate, twenty per cent of the estate shall be distributed among them proportional to the duration of their respective marriages to the deceased, and other factors such as the widow's contribution to the deceased's property may be taken into account when justice so requires; (b) fifty per cent of the estate shall devolve upon the children in such proportions as are commensurate with a child's...more
April 18, 2024, 10:03 a.m.
Countries: Peru
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Article 818.- Equal inheritance rights of children. All children have equal inheritance rights with respect to their parents. This provision includes matrimonial children, extramarital children recognized voluntarily or declared by judgment, regarding the inheritance of the father or mother and their relatives, and adopted children...Article 825.- Exclusive succession of the spouse. If the deceased has not left descendants or ascendants with the right to inherit, the inheritance corresponds to the surviving spouse" (159-161). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database relating to women’s inheritance rights are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Article 818.- Equal inheritance rights of children. All children have equal inheritance rights with respect to their parents. This provision includes matrimonial children, extramarital children recognized voluntarily or declared by judgment, regarding the inheritance of the father or mother and their relatives, and adopted children...Article 825.- Exclusive succession of the spouse. If the deceased has not left descendants or ascendants with the right to inherit, the inheritance corresponds to the surviving spouse" (159-161). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database relating to women’s inheritance rights are still current as of December 2022 and no changes have been made, as verified by consulting The Women, Business, and the Law...more
April 17, 2024, 12:49 p.m.
Countries: Trinidad/Tobago
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"If the intestate— (1) leaves— (a) no issue; and (b) no parent, or brother or sister of the whole blood, or issue of a brother or sister of the whole blood the estate shall be held in trust for the surviving spouse absolutely. (2) (a) leaves one child (whether or not persons mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above also survive); the surviving spouse shall take one-half absolutely of the estate and the other half shall be held on the statutory trusts for the child. (b) leaves more than one child (whether or not persons mentioned in subparagraph (b) above also survive) the surviving spouse shall take one-third of the estate absolutely...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"If the intestate— (1) leaves— (a) no issue; and (b) no parent, or brother or sister of the whole blood, or issue of a brother or sister of the whole blood the estate shall be held in trust for the surviving spouse absolutely. (2) (a) leaves one child (whether or not persons mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above also survive); the surviving spouse shall take one-half absolutely of the estate and the other half shall be held on the statutory trusts for the child. (b) leaves more than one child (whether or not persons mentioned in subparagraph (b) above also survive) the surviving spouse shall take one-third of the estate absolutely...more