Compulsory Heirs are the Legal Heirs of the deceased and are mandatory heirs under Inheritance Law Philippines. These Heirs, and the amount they inherit, are determined by Philippine Inheritance law when there is no Will, and even...
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When an Heir Waives His Share of the Inheritance
It can happen that an heir to a Philippine inheritance might want to waive his share of the estate. A waiver may be total or partial...
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Does an illegitimate child share in the inheritance from a legitimate grandparent?
An illegitimate grandchild cannot inherit from a legitimate grandparent unless specifically provided for in a last will and testament...
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What happens to a foreigner’s assets when he dies in the Philippines?
A foreign citizen may settle in the Philippines and live here for years, finally passing away far from family in his home country. When it comes time to settle his estate, his family abroad might not know how to begin searching fo...
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Can I Compel my Relative to Produce a Last Will and Testament in His Possession?
A family member died having left behind a last will and testament. She had entrusted her last will and testament to her brother who lived in the same house as her. The will named him as the executor of her estate after she died. B...
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Estate Tax Amnesty
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