Estate Planning by Agreement in the Sources of Roman Law

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Focusing on estate planning, this study explores Roman legal sources related to voluntary asset transfers upon death, excluding wills and codicils. It challenges the notion that Roman law opposed property transfer mortis causa through contracts, revealing the Romans' methods for intergenerational wealth transfer. By examining these ancient practices alongside contemporary legal issues, the book provides a framework for discussing the relevance and robustness of modern inheritance law principles, highlighting both the historical significance and complexity of the topic.