Key practical points:
• It clarifies when an heir loses the right (such as intentionally killing the deceased or forging the will).
• It explains how a will's validity, form and witnesses are proven.
• It addresses heirs' shares where there is a dependant, a second spouse or adopted children.
• It clarifies the effect, timing and required written form of renouncing inheritance.
• It covers the unborn child's reserved share where the child is later born alive.
• A practical reference for carrying out wills and dividing estates fairly.
SPC Interpretation (I) on the Succession Book · Yalla China
最高人民法院关于适用《民法典》继承编的解释（一） / SPC Interpretation (I) on the Succession Book
📝 Overview
A judicial interpretation clarifying the Succession provisions: validity of wills, heirs' rights, renunciation or disqualification from inheritance, and division of the estate. It helps avoid and resolve disputes on death.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026