In the Canton of Basel the testator can only dispose of that part of his estate which falls to his heirs. If those heirs be children, he may by will deprive them of at most one child’s interest or share, not in any case to exceed the fourth part of the entire estate. If the heirs be parents, he can dispose of one-half of the estate, or more by the assent of the latter, written and properly authenticated. If the wife survives, she is entitled, in the absence of a marriage settlement, to two-thirds of the estate. A marriage settlement may entirely annul the operation of the community of property which otherwise prevails. In this case the entire estate of the deceased husband or wife falls to the heirs. Sons and daughters share alike. Brothers and sisters are regarded alike whether both or only one of the parents are the same. In the absence of descendants, parents share equally as heirs; if one of the latter is deceased, the survivor takes the whole. Descendants of a deceased heir, who are within the fifth degree of consanguinity, share equally the part which would have fallen to their ancestors. Illegitimate children inherit from the mother, but not from the father, unless legitimated by marriage of the parents. In the Canton of St. Gallen a testator, in case he leaves but one child, can dispose, by a will or otherwise, of one-half of the property; if two children, only one-third; and if three or more, not more than one-fourth. In event of having no legal heirs, he may dispose of three-fourths of his property, the remaining one-fourth passing to the Canton. If the heirs be father, mother, or other near relations, he is not permitted to dispose by will of more than one-half. If there are relations beyond that degree, and within the tenth degree, he may dispose of two-thirds. If the wife survives, she is entitled to one-half the estate; however, if there be children also, then the wife takes only a child’s part. Sons and daughters share alike, with this modification: the sons have the preference of the real estate; tools and implements, if they are mechanics; books or libraries, if they are professional men; for which, however, they must pay a fair price to the other heirs. Two per cent. of all property disposed of by will goes to the Canton. Any person eighteen years old and of disposing mind may make a will. Every will must be attested by three witnesses, two of whom must be able to write their names. A woman’s property brought into the marriage remains her property; the interest only to be appropriated by the husband for the benefit of the family.