Foreigners Inheriting Real Estate in China: Applicable Law, Registration and Restrictions
When a foreigner inherits real estate in China, Chinese succession rules apply, while notarization and legalization of documents, registration procedures and land-use restrictions all come into play. This article explains the applicable law for foreign-related inheritance, the handling of statutory and testamentary succession, the procedures and materials for registering an inherited property, and the special situations involving rural homestead houses, to help foreign heirs understand the process.