China used to have Inheritance Law (Law on Succession). However, after the promulgation of the Civil Code in 2020, China has only the “Book VI Succession” in the Civil Code. In other words, the inheritance law became a part of the civil code.
What Happens When You Inherit a House in China? If you and other heirs need to inherit a house jointly at inheritance, there will be …
Before his/her death, he/she can specify in the will who inherits his/her house and other heritage. If the person has no will, his/her children, spouse, parents, siblings, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents may inherit this house and other heritage.
