The function of alimony obligations is becoming increasingly important these days, especially in light of demographic changes: Europeans are living longer and healthier lives, but their need for care services is also becoming increasingly strong, because of old age brings with it the development of diseases, disabilities, physical weakness and psychological problems, making subsistence services necessary.

In light of this, it has become relevant and justified to examine alimony obligations that provide long-term care and support, enabling a person-centered, independent and dignified lifestyle: what are their aims and what role do private law contracts on this subject play in our current society.

This study classifies alimony legal relations, takes into account the characteristics of the inheritance contract, and then analyzes its statics (based on the subjects, direct and indirect objects and content of the contract), also processing the relevant judicial practice.