Tarasova, I.N. Acceptability of the joint testament in the Russian civil law.

Abstract: The article is devoted to one of the topical problems of the Russian testament law, that is to the acceptability of the joint testament in the Russian civil law. The analysis of the object of studies allows to widen the scope of understanding on the form of testaments. The institution of joint testament in Russia has some perspectives for the development. The scientific disputes of the civilists do not provide an unified response to this issue. Most legal scholars refer to the positive experience of foreign states, which allow more space for the implementation of the last will of the testator. Much attention is paid to the case when a regular testament would not correspond to the will of the spouses. Comparative studies allow to single out legal approaches and legislative regulation, which should be carefully worked through. It is important to provide due consideration to the balance of interests of late and surviving spouses. The author comes to a conclusion on the need to amend the current legislation on testaments.

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