China's inheritance law is distinctive for its pervasive concept of support,which translates into key factors such as the needs and contributions of heirs,depending on whether the deceased was the support provider or the recipient.This approach can affect eligibility for inheritance,the share of the in-heritance,and the presence of estate debts.It aligns with China's legal culture and the realities of an ag-ing society,aiding in achieving substantive justice in complex cases.However,the existing inheritance system has several flaws:the rules are rough and lack practicality;relying solely on support factors to determine the qualifications of certain heirs(especially stepchildren)is unconvincing;and the potential risks to the freedom of testators in support relationships are overlooked,lacking comprehensiveness.These limitations do not warrant a complete overhaul of the system.The focus should be on refining and optimizing existing rules while retaining local characteristics.This should be the direction for future theo-retical and practical exploration in inheritance law.
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