Abstract
This chapter details Monaco's form of government, the court system, and inheritance law. It notes that the Principality of Monaco is a sovereign state on the Mediterranean sea, entirely surrounded by France. It is a constitutional monarchy, with strong executive powers reserved for the Sovereign Prince. The chapter also emphasizes that it is entirely independent of France. However, the legal codes (Civil Code, Penal Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Commercial Code) are based on the Napoleonic Code, with some important differences from France. In the context of wills, the chapter emphasizes that wills may be made by anyone over the age of 16, provided they are of sound mind and have not been declared incompetent. It then shifts to explain the order of succession in cases of intestacy—established by the Civil Code. Ultimately, the chapter concludes by addressing reserved heirship and the right of survivorship for joint moveable property.
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