Civil Code Article 1211
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 a will has not designated an executor or entrusted another person to make the designation, the family council may elect an executor. Where cannot be elected by the family council has failed to elect an executor, an interested party may apply to the court to designate one.
中文原文 民法第1211條
遺囑未指定遺囑執行人，並未委託他人指定者，得由親屬會議選定之；不能由親屬會議選定時，得由利害關係人聲請法院指定之。