Dieva, M.G. *Notariat: A Textbook*. Tambov: FGBOU VO "TGTU" Publishing House, 2013. (PDF file) **Overview:** This comprehensive textbook explores the vital role of notaries in safeguarding inheritance and family rights. It examines the organizational and legal foundations of notarial activity, the legal regulation of notarial acts, and general principles of inheritance law. The book details the grounds for inheritance—both testamentary and statutory—and explains how notaries facilitate the exercise of testamentary freedom through specific legal procedures. It also covers the legal aspects of acquiring, documenting, and protecting inheritance rights. The publication includes a course syllabus, topics for practical exercises, and a list of questions for exams and assessments. An extensive collection of legal sources, academic and scholarly literature related to the subject, and a glossary are also provided. **Intended for students in their 3rd, 4th, and 5th years of Law studies across all modes of education.**