FCC lays down safeguards to protect women’s inheritance rights (opens original article in a new tab)

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) introduced safeguards to protect women's inheritance rights, requiring courts to scrutinize transactions affecting female heirs with heightened vigilance and ensure free, informed consent.

• FCC issued safeguards for women's inheritance rights, requiring courts to exercise heightened scrutiny on transactions affecting female heirs.
• The ruling overturned a previous court decision that upheld a compromise agreement disinheriting two sisters.
• Courts must ensure female heirs have free, informed consent and access to independent advice when dealing with inheritance matters.