Le système successoral en droit anglais : cadre général et principes fondamentaux: ذة/وردة يوبــــــي

وردة يوبــــــي

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Le système successoral en droit anglais : cadre général et principes fondamentaux: ذة/وردة يوبــــــي

Authors:

وردة يوبــــــي

Publisher:

مجلة المنبر القانوني

Journal:

مجلة المنبر القانوني Vol.13 Issue 26, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

Arabic

Document ID (Org No.):

2001848933

pISSN:

3085-5292

Abstract:

 Abstract: This study examines the evolution of the inheritance system in England, from the Saxon era to modern legislation. It traces the transition from local customary systems like Gavelkind, which divided estates equally among sons, to the feudal Primogeniture system favoring the eldest son. The emergence of wills from the 16th century, formalized by the Wills Act 1837 and subsequent laws, established the principle of Testamentary Freedom, allowing individuals substantial discretion in distributing their estates, with limited judicial oversight to protect dependents. The research also outlines statutory rules for intestacy, prioritizing spouses or civil partners, descendants, ascendants, and relatives, with estates ultimately reverting to the Crown if no heirs exist. Additionally, inheritance tax functions as a tool for social equity and wealth redistribution. The English system thus balances individual autonomy in estate planning with family protection and societal justice.   Keywords: English law, Inheritance, wills, inheritance tax.

Article Details

Le système successoral en droit anglais : cadre général et principes fondamentaux: ذة/وردة يوبــــــي

Authors: وردة يوبــــــي

Publisher: مجلة المنبر القانوني

Journal: مجلة المنبر القانوني Vol.13 Issue 26, pp.0-0

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: Arabic

Document ID (Org No.): 2001848933

pISSN: 3085-5292

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Authors:

وردة يوبــــــي

Publisher:

مجلة المنبر القانوني

Journal:

مجلة المنبر القانوني Vol.13 Issue 26, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

Arabic

Document ID (Org No.):

2001848933

pISSN:

3085-5292