Civil Code Article 1206
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 legatee may waive a legacy after the death of the testator.The waiver of a legacy takes effect retroactively as from the time of the death of the testator.
中文原文 民法第1206條
受遺贈人在遺囑人死亡後，得拋棄遺贈。
遺贈之拋棄，溯及遺囑人死亡時發生效力。
遺贈之拋棄，溯及遺囑人死亡時發生效力。