High Court invalidates physician's will, orders estate redistribution among all heirs
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Updated · 台北時報 · Apr 26
High Court invalidates physician's will, orders estate redistribution among all heirs
2 articles · Updated · 台北時報 · Apr 26
The April 8 ruling found the handwritten will of 90-year-old Dr. Chen invalid due to procedural defects, affecting an estate worth several billion New Taiwan dollars across Taipei, Taichung, and Taoyuan.
The court determined that two witnesses failed to meet legal standards, as one had hearing impairment and the other was unaware of the will’s contents, requiring nine properties to revert to joint heir ownership.
While Chen’s marriage to Tseng was upheld, confirming her as a legal heir, the decision highlights the importance of proper will procedures and may be appealed by involved parties.
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