Civil Code Article 1149

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.

A person who had been financially provided by the deceased before the latter's death shall be allocated a certain portion of the deceased's property by the family council, taking into consideration the extent of maintenance he used to receive and other relationships with the deceased.
中文原文 民法第1149條
被繼承人生前繼續扶養之人,應由親屬會議依其所受扶養之程度及其他關係,酌給遺產。

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