Law of Succession

The Law of Succession refers to the legal rules that determine how a person's assets and estate are distributed after their death. It includes two main areas: intestate succession, which governs the distribution when someone dies without a will, and testate succession, which applies when there is a valid will. The law aims to ensure that the deceased's wishes are respected and that their assets are allocated to heirs and beneficiaries in a fair and orderly manner, often reflecting familial relationships and legal rights.