Can heirs sell inherited property before estate settlement in the Philippines? Learn the difference between selling an undivided hereditary share and selling the whole property, plus tax and title-transfer risks.
When do grandchildren inherit by representation in the Philippines? Learn the Civil Code rules on direct-line and collateral representation, per stirpes division, and when representation does not apply.
Do heirs inherit a deceased person’s debts in the Philippines? Learn how estate obligations are paid, the heirs’ liability limit, creditor claims, and why debts are settled before distribution.
Before signing a waiver of inheritance in the Philippines, understand the difference between true repudiation, renunciation in favor of co-heirs, and a transfer that may be treated as acceptance followed by donation or assignment.
A practical guide to partitioning inherited property in the Philippines when siblings cannot agree, including negotiated division, buyouts, sale, and judicial partition.
Can one heir sell inherited land without the consent of the other heirs? Learn the difference between selling an undivided hereditary share and selling a specific inherited parcel before partition.