Legal Heirs
Persons entitled to inherit under the Civil Code. Spouse always inherits; blood relatives in order: children, ascendants, siblings.
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民法887条・889条・890条
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Q. What does Legal Heirs mean?
Persons entitled to inherit under the Civil Code. Spouse always inherits; blood relatives in order: children, ascendants, siblings.
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