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On August 18, the "Notarial Practice Sharing Session (I) - Marriage and Family" was successfully held at the JAVY Law Firm's E2 building. The event featured Zhang Zhipeng, Notary at Beijing Jingcheng Notary Office and People's Supervisor at Beijing Procuratorate, and Jiang Ruoran, Assistant Director and Head of Capital Markets at the same office, as the main speakers. Over forty lawyers attended in person, with the event also livestreamed to nearly a thousand online viewers, garnering over 7,000 likes.

The session covered five key areas:

1. Overview of Notarization

2. Marriage Agreements

3. Wills

4. Inheritance

5. Other Common Civil and Commercial Notarizations

Zhang Zhipeng introduced the origins and types of notary systems, emphasizing China's notarial institutions as comprehensive legal service agencies based on certification functions. He discussed the effectiveness and value of notarization in evidence, dispute prevention, and enforcement.

He delved into various marriage-related notarizations, including prenuptial agreements, marital agreements, divorce agreements, and post-divorce notarizations, combining theoretical analysis with case studies. He also covered will and inheritance notarizations, noting an increase in notarial wills since the implementation of the Civil Code.

Jiang Ruoran detailed other common civil and commercial notarizations, such as those in daily affairs, rights protection, financial investments, and labor disputes. She highlighted the pervasive role of notarization from "cradle to grave," essential in both personal and institutional contexts.

The interactive session was rich in content, with Jiang Ruoran addressing practical difficulties and confusions in notarial practice, emphasizing the complementary and integrative roles of notarial and legal services. The event was highly praised by participating lawyers.

The collaboration between notaries and law firms enhances economic and social development and safeguards clients' legal rights. This session built a beneficial "notary + law firm" communication bridge, providing new perspectives and insights, enhancing lawyers' professional skills, and guiding future legal services. JAVY Law Firm continues to offer platforms for lawyers to showcase their skills and encourages continuous learning and improvement to meet the evolving industry demands.