Civil Code Article 1215
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.
An executor is under an obligation to manage the property of the deceased and to do all acts necessary for the execution of his duty.The executor is deemed to be the agent of the heir in regard to acts done by him in the course of performing his duty as provided in the preceding Paragraph.
中文原文 民法第1215條
遺囑執行人有管理遺產，並為執行上必要行為之職務。
遺囑執行人因前項職務所為之行為，視為繼承人之代理。
遺囑執行人因前項職務所為之行為，視為繼承人之代理。