The testament in the law of Russia and some countries of Latin America

The article discusses the institution of inheritance. Inheritance helps to realize the power of the owner to dispose of his property in the future. The testament is the sole and exclusive method for the disposition of property in case of death, as in the law of the Russian Federation and the law in Latin America. It is aimed at achieving specific legal effects, which is the transfer of property rights from a deceased citizen to others. The testament is an expression of the will of the testator, which is directly connected with his person.