Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper examines inheritance rights within the Albanian diaspora, emphasizing the tension between long-standing traditions and contemporary legal frameworks. It specifically investigates traditional inheritance practices rooted in the Kanun and familial customs, alongside the challenges that arise when these traditions intersect with the laws of host countries where Albanians reside abroad. This study assesses the impact of migration on the preservation of cultural identity and evaluates how the modern legal systems of Kosovo, Albania, and various European and American states address inheritance matters for Albanians living outside their homeland. Furthermore, the paper presents concrete cases of conflicts between tradition and legal frameworks, underscoring the necessity for further harmonization that respects cultural heritage while ensuring legal justice for the Albanian diaspora. Finally, the study provides recommendations for enhancing legal policies and safeguarding inheritance rights to support the maintenance of cultural identity and familial bonds within Albanian communities abroad.
Source: Genealogy
Institutions: University of Prishtina, South East European University
Language: English
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,689
OpenAlex ID: W4413916398