Civil Code Article 1146

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.

Where the right to inherit has been infringed upon, the injured party or his statutory agent may claim its restitution.The right to claim as provided in the preceding Paragraph is extinguished if not exercised within two years from the date of knowing such infringement. The same rule applies where ten years have elapsed from the time of the opening of the succession.
中文原文 民法第1146條
繼承權被侵害者,被害人或其法定代理人得請求回復之。
前項回復請求權,自知悉被侵害之時起,二年間不行使而消滅;自繼承開始時起逾十年者亦同。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.