As the saying goes, there are only two things which are certain in life, death and taxes. As explained by Mison, both constitute a burden, emotional for the former, financial…
Are brothers and sisters compulsory heirs of each other? We shall discuss the same in this post. In general, succession can be interpreted in one of two ways. In its…
Estate beneficiaries are not required by law to divide their inheritance with siblings or other family members, after the testator’s death. Hence, the basic answer to the query that "does…
This study will discuss the laws and regulations in the Philippines regarding illegitimate children. In the Philippines, what are the rights of an illegitimate child? What are the regulations that…
What is legal right share | Legitime Article 886 of the Civil Code provides for the definition of what a legitime is. It is a legal right share of the…
Settlement of the estate of the deceased Settling an Estate after Death refers to the process of adjudicating the properties of the person after his death, for payment of liabilities…
Last Will and Testament | For Guidance and Understanding One's last will and testament may perpetuate his desire as regards his wealth even beyond his death. This article will focus…
Under the Inheritance Law in the Philippines, when a Filipino Citizen dies, whether he is living in the country or outside thereof, without a last will and testament, legal or…
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