Civil Code Article 1138
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
Heirs to property other than the spouse come in the following order:(1) Lineal descendants by blood;(2) Parents;(3) Brothers and sisters;(4) Grandparents.
中文原文 民法第1138條
遺產繼承人，除配偶外，依左列順序定之：
一、直系血親卑親屬。
二、父母。
三、兄弟姊妹。
四、祖父母。
一、直系血親卑親屬。
二、父母。
三、兄弟姊妹。
四、祖父母。