Inheritance law, or succession law, deals with the legal transfer of property, assets, and rights from a deceased person (the decedent) to their heirs or beneficiaries. It governs the distribution of the decedent's estate according to their wishes as expressed in a will or, in the absence of a will, according to intestacy laws. Inheritance law covers various aspects, such as the validity of wills, the identification and rights of heirs, estate taxes, probate proceedings, and the administration of trusts. Its primary goal is to ensure the orderly transfer of assets and property upon death while addressing potential disputes and protecting the interests of all parties involved.
