抄録
In the little child and elderly society, we must take a hard look at the present succession system. Then, I examine problems of the succession system in the little child and elderly society in this paper. As for me it can be foreseen that the transition from "succession system for the heir" to "succession system for the decedent" will be probably occurred. Namely, I have foreseen that respect for intention of the decedent will become fundamental to our succession system. Therefore, in the little child and elderly society, it is the expectation that the will system is seriously considered. But it is thought that also the legal succession system receives a great influence from the little child and elderly society. In this paper, I describe exclusively the spouse heirship and the shares in the succession of the spouse in the legal succession system.
