Inheritance contract and donation mortis causa as a manifestation of autonomy of will of testator (donor)

Inheritance contract and donation mortis causa as a manifestation of autonomy of will of testator (donor) Abstract This rigorous thesis is focused on two institutes, namely the inheritance contract and donation mortis causa from the perspective of a testator's or donor's will. Autonomy of will of a testator is one of the main principles of Czech private law. Goal of this thesis is to found out where there are restrictions for the testator (donor) and if there is enough possibility to fulfil free will in these instruments. Thesis follow the research of possibility to choose contractual party, limitation of the asset that can be included and limitation of disposal with the asset after conclusion of the contract. The aim of this work is to determine whether the current legislation enshrining the contract of inheritance and donation in case of death provides the testator (donor) with sufficient legal certainty, especially with regard to the fact that the legal effects of these legal acts are linked to the death of the testator (donor). This thesis provides introduction to the autonomy of will principle. Further chapters are focused on explanation of notions stated above. Firstly, inheritance contract and -subsequently donation mortis causa. Because of the fact that institutes state above are old-new institutes..