Latest items for IAD-LAW-1
March 30, 2023, 12:18 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Basic Law of Governance, Arts. 7 and 23 (2).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Basic Law of Governance, Arts. 7 and 23 (2).
March 30, 2023, 12:18 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The formal law does not discriminate against women in inheritance and property rights, but the government did not enforce the formal law effectively, and discriminatory customary laws often prevailed. Women’s statutory inheritance rights often were not respected, particularly in rural areas. Women experienced economic and social discrimination. Customary law does not consider single, divorced, or widowed women, including those with children, to be heads of households. By law men and women are entitled to family subsidies from the government, but several women’s groups complained of lack of access to these payments for women" (27).
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1, LO-LAW-1, IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The formal law does not discriminate against women in inheritance and property rights, but the government did not enforce the formal law effectively, and discriminatory customary laws often prevailed. Women’s statutory inheritance rights often were not respected, particularly in rural areas. Women experienced economic and social discrimination. Customary law does not consider single, divorced, or widowed women, including those with children, to be heads of households. By law men and women are entitled to family subsidies from the government, but several women’s groups complained of lack of access to these payments for women" (27).
March 29, 2023, 12:56 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Arts. 462, 473 et 474 (2).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code de la Famille, Arts. 462, 473 et 474 (2).
March 29, 2023, 9:05 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Daughters and female surviving spouses have equal rights as men to inherit land and non-land assets. Article 9 of the Law of Succession of the People's Republic of China clearly states that 'males and females are equal in their right to inheritance' " (3).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Daughters and female surviving spouses have equal rights as men to inherit land and non-land assets. Article 9 of the Law of Succession of the People's Republic of China clearly states that 'males and females are equal in their right to inheritance' " (3).
March 28, 2023, 9:55 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1126 and 1127 (2).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1126 and 1127 (2).
March 27, 2023, 3:26 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The Civil Code provides women with equal rights to inheritance as men. This extends to daughters as well as female surviving spouses (Ordinance 81-02, Art. 735; Art. 731- 732, 1981). Reinforcing equality in inheritance laws, a Supreme Court decision formally recognised the right of women to inherit in 1993 (No. 14 / L, 1993). At the time of writing, however, there are no laws prohibiting disinheritance or property grabbing, and there is lack of legal protections for widows" (3).
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"The Civil Code provides women with equal rights to inheritance as men. This extends to daughters as well as female surviving spouses (Ordinance 81-02, Art. 735; Art. 731- 732, 1981). Reinforcing equality in inheritance laws, a Supreme Court decision formally recognised the right of women to inherit in 1993 (No. 14 / L, 1993). At the time of writing, however, there are no laws prohibiting disinheritance or property grabbing, and there is lack of legal protections for widows" (3).
March 27, 2023, 2:12 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"1156. (Successors of first rank) (1) Children of the decedent shall become successors of the first rank. (2) Children of the decedent shall have equal shares in the succession regardless of whether they are natural or adopted" (265). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 2008) relating to inheritance 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 (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"1156. (Successors of first rank) (1) Children of the decedent shall become successors of the first rank. (2) Children of the decedent shall have equal shares in the succession regardless of whether they are natural or adopted" (265). The most recent laws noted in the WomanStats Database (since 2008) relating to inheritance 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 (JLR-CODER COMMENT).
March 25, 2023, 5:45 p.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 2064 and 2070.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 2064 and 2070.
March 25, 2023, 5:40 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Arts. 723, 731 et 745.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Arts. 723, 731 et 745.
March 25, 2023, 5:33 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Art. 1156.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Art. 1156.
March 25, 2023, 5:26 p.m.
Countries: Burundi
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Préliminaires, Art. 1.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Préliminaires, Art. 1.
March 25, 2023, 5:19 p.m.
Countries: Burma/Myanmar
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no restrictions located.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: no restrictions located.
March 25, 2023, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: Burkina Faso
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code des Personnes et de la Famille, Art. 733.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code des Personnes et de la Famille, Art. 733.
March 24, 2023, 12:48 p.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"The formal law grants the same rights to daughters and sons to inherit land and non-land assets (Civil Code, art. 745)" (4).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"The formal law grants the same rights to daughters and sons to inherit land and non-land assets (Civil Code, art. 745)" (4).
March 24, 2023, 12:17 p.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Arts. 745 et 758 (2).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Code Civil, Arts. 745 et 758 (2).
March 24, 2023, 9:54 a.m.
Countries: Slovakia
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Surviving spouses and children enjoy equal rights to inheritance, irrespective of their sex (art. 473, par. 1 and 2 of the Civil Code). The right of a surviving spouse is mandated in the provisions of the Slovak Civil Code 2009 regulating the statutory devolution of successions (art. 473 et seq), based on four groups divided into heir classes. Succession may be based on a will (art. 461 of the Civil Code). If the will is contrary to statutory requirements, it is voidable (art. 479 Slovak Civil Code). There does not appear to be de facto discrimination" (3).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, IAW-LAW-1, IAD-PRACTICE-1, IAD-LAW-1
"Surviving spouses and children enjoy equal rights to inheritance, irrespective of their sex (art. 473, par. 1 and 2 of the Civil Code). The right of a surviving spouse is mandated in the provisions of the Slovak Civil Code 2009 regulating the statutory devolution of successions (art. 473 et seq), based on four groups divided into heir classes. Succession may be based on a will (art. 461 of the Civil Code). If the will is contrary to statutory requirements, it is voidable (art. 479 Slovak Civil Code). There does not appear to be de facto discrimination" (3).
March 22, 2023, 8:42 p.m.
Countries: Portugal
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"According to the Civil Code, women have the same right as men to inheritance, both as daughters and spouses (Civil Code, 1966). In the case of intestate succession, a share is reserved for the testators’ heirs, including the surviving spouse and children, that will receive an equal portion of the estate (Civil Code, 1966). This reserved share is the portion of assets the testator cannot dispose of because it is assigned by law to the heirs and is a requirement that cannot be overridden by the wishes of the testator (European Judicial Network in Civil and Commercial Matters, 2017). For informal relationships, the surviving partner does not have rights of...more
Variables: IAW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"According to the Civil Code, women have the same right as men to inheritance, both as daughters and spouses (Civil Code, 1966). In the case of intestate succession, a share is reserved for the testators’ heirs, including the surviving spouse and children, that will receive an equal portion of the estate (Civil Code, 1966). This reserved share is the portion of assets the testator cannot dispose of because it is assigned by law to the heirs and is a requirement that cannot be overridden by the wishes of the testator (European Judicial Network in Civil and Commercial Matters, 2017). For informal relationships, the surviving partner does not have rights of...more
March 22, 2023, 6:21 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"Daughters are provided with the same rights as sons to inherit land and non-land assets...to inherit land and non-land assets, as stipulated for instance by the Manitoba Intestate Succession Act (sect. 2)" (4).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"Daughters are provided with the same rights as sons to inherit land and non-land assets...to inherit land and non-land assets, as stipulated for instance by the Manitoba Intestate Succession Act (sect. 2)" (4).
March 22, 2023, 2:28 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal ownership rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Law Reform Act, Secs. 46-47.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal ownership rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Law Reform Act, Secs. 46-47.
March 17, 2023, 1:21 p.m.
Countries: Brunei
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"The Sharia Courts’ civil jurisdiction cover all actions and proceedings which relate to inheritance (Syariah Courts Act, sect. 15). The law does not provide daughters with the same rights as sons to 5 inherit land and non-land assets as daughters are awarded half of what sons are awarded in the distribution of family inheritance" (4-5).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"The Sharia Courts’ civil jurisdiction cover all actions and proceedings which relate to inheritance (Syariah Courts Act, sect. 15). The law does not provide daughters with the same rights as sons to 5 inherit land and non-land assets as daughters are awarded half of what sons are awarded in the distribution of family inheritance" (4-5).
March 16, 2023, 4:18 p.m.
Countries: Brunei
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Islamic Family Law, Art. 144(2).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Islamic Family Law, Art. 144(2).
March 16, 2023, 4:13 p.m.
Countries: Brazil
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1.829 and 1.845.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Civil Code, Arts. 1.829 and 1.845.
March 16, 2023, 4:07 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Act, Ch. 31:03, Art. 6.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business, and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Succession Act, Ch. 31:03, Art. 6.
March 15, 2023, 10:25 p.m.
Countries: Panama
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the followng as the source: Código Civil, Arts. 661-663.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the followng as the source: Código Civil, Arts. 661-663.
March 15, 2023, 10:25 p.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Muslim Personal Law (Shariat), Art. 2 .
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Muslim Personal Law (Shariat), Art. 2 .
March 15, 2023, 10:25 p.m.
Countries: Oman
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the Women Business and the Law database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Personal Status Law, Arts. 241-256.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the Women Business and the Law database (2022), sons and daughters do not have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Personal Status Law, Arts. 241-256.
March 15, 2023, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Administration of Estates Law of Lagos State, Sec. 50.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Administration of Estates Law of Lagos State, Sec. 50.
March 15, 2023, 10:24 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Inheritance Act, Sec. 1.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Inheritance Act, Sec. 1.
March 14, 2023, 2:48 p.m.
Countries: Niger
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"Do sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents? No. Loi No. 2018-37 du 1er juin 2018, Art. 72" (2).
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
"Do sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents? No. Loi No. 2018-37 du 1er juin 2018, Art. 72" (2).
March 14, 2023, 2:48 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Código Civil, Arts. 1000 y 1001.
Variables: IAD-LAW-1
According to the "Women, Business and the Law" database (2022), sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents. The WBL database cites the following as the source: Código Civil, Arts. 1000 y 1001.