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PHILIPPINE ESTATE TAX AMNESTY EXTENSION UNTIL JUNE 2025

by Atty. Francesco C. Britanico | Updated: Jul 8, 2024 | Estate Law, Trusts and Wealth Management, Estate Taxes, Ownership and Possession, Taxes

The Estate Tax Amnesty extension allows transfers of inherited land to new owners for a fixed 6% estate tax at reduced requirements...

Arbitration of Commercial Disputes in the Philippines

by Atty. Francesco C. Britanico | Updated: Jul 8, 2024 | Corporate Law, Corporation, Labor Law

Arbitration in the Philippines is a faster way to resolve corporate disputes. Arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation, negotiation, and conciliation are favored over court action...

Annulment or nullity of marriage case while overseas

by Atty. Francesco C. Britanico | Updated: Jul 8, 2024 | Family Law, Annulment & Other Separations, Lawyer’s Resources

It is now easier to file an annulment or nullity of marriage case while overseas because of changes to the rules of procedure issued by the Supreme Court...

What are the sibling inheritance laws in the Philippines?

by Atty. Francesco C. Britanico | Updated: Jul 8, 2024 | Estate Law, Wills & Inheritance, Trusts and Wealth Management, Property Law, Title Issues, Sales & Transfers, Ownership and Possession

Siblings can inherit from each other in inheritance of property law in the Philippines. Siblings inheritance can either be through a will or without a will...