Civil Code Article 1147

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.

Succession opens with the death of the deceased.
中文原文 民法第1147條
繼承,因被繼承人死亡而開始。

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