Philippines Intestate Succession Laws

Summary

In the Philippines, intestate succession is governed by the Civil Code of 1950 for cases before August 1988 and by the Family Code and Civil Code for cases after. The estate is divided equally among the surviving spouse and legitimate children. If there are no children, the spouse shares with the deceaseds parents and/or siblings. In the absence of a spouse or children, the nearest relatives inherit in order of priority. Understanding these laws is crucial for estate planning and ensuring rightful inheritance.

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In the Philippines, the intestate succession laws are governed by the Civil Code. Here’s a brief overview:
- Spouse and children: The surviving spouse and legitimate children inherit in equal shares.
- No children: If there are no children, the surviving spouse inherits with the deceased's parents and/or siblings.
- No spouse or children: The nearest relatives inherit in the order of priority.
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Civil Code for succession before Aug *
In the Philippines, the Civil Code of * governs intestate succession before August *. Here's a summary:
- Spouse and children: The surviving spouse and legitimate children share the estate equally.
- No children: The spouse inherits with the deceased's parents and/or siblings.
- No spouse or children: The estate goes to the nearest relatives in priority order.
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Civil Code intestate succession after *
Case Rating: *
In the Philippines, intestate succession after August * is governed by the Family Code and the Civil Code. Here's a summary:
- Spouse and children: The estate is divided equally among the surviving spouse and legitimate children.
- No children: The spouse shares with the deceased's parents and/or siblings.
- No spouse or children: The nearest relatives inherit in the order of priority.
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