In this article, we shall discuss both Will and Codicil. During his lifetime, a person accumulates property as well as rights and certain obligations. This includes the person's estate which…
Executor vs. Administrator, how do we differentiate? In the Philippines, a problem arises when one member of the family dies, with or without a will. Accordingly, courts of competent jurisdiction…
Substitution of heirs is the topic that we will discuss. Substitution is an act of replacing someone or something with another person or a thing; or the act, process, or…
Can there be an impairment of legitime of forced heirs? A compulsory heir is a mandatory successor of the deceased who has a reserved portion in the testator’s estate, an…
How do you calculate legitime? Rest in Peace (RIP) is a common well-wish uttered when one acquired knowledge of one’s demise. Although far from our thoughts, will there be peace…
Preterition vs disinheritance is what we are about to discuss. Succession is not as simple as it may seem. This is not just a mere transfer of ownership to the…
What makes a valid case of fideicommissary substitution? In the study of law, you will encounter tons of foreign words that make your reading more complex. This may be the…
Most people love pets. They are buddies. For instance, dogs, they are man's best friend. Hence, it is in this article that we shall talk about making arrangements for pets…
The Doctrine of Incorporation by Reference in a last will and testament is the topic that we shall tackle at this point. I totally remember. While I was working from…
What happens when a will is ambiguous? This may be a common question that can crop up during the post mortem probate of the testator's last will and testament. Hence,…
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