A Moroccan widow's struggle over an inherited apartment reveals deep-seated challenges in inheritance law reform across the Middle East and North Africa, where traditional interpretations often disadvantage women despite broader rights advancements.
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice proposed inheritance law amendments removing siblings' "special portion" (特留分) of inheritance. The bill aims to prioritize spouses and direct descendants, introduce a "special contribution" mechanism for heirs, and provide support for siblings who were financially dependent on the deceased.
Taiwan's Ministry of Justice proposed amendments to the Civil Code's inheritance provisions, notably removing the forced share for siblings. The reforms aim to better reflect modern family structures and include mechanisms for special contributions and discretionary inheritance.
