"This is my own decision," said Wei, taking out a five-page document he had drafted at home. Although his eldest son and daughter-in-law have lived in one of his two-room apartments for several years, Wei was concerned that if he were to die intestate, his apartments would be divided equally among his five children, in line with China's Law of Succession. That would not only go against the elderly man's wishes, but could also lead to family strife, which is the last thing he wants.
The doors opened at 9:30 am, and a little later a staff member called Wei's name. His rapid reception was the result of having booked an appointment in April, but around 20,000 elderly people face a far longer wait, and some won't be seen until December 2014.
Source: China Daily
Time: 2013-07-09