How long does estate settlement take in the Philippines? See the stages that affect timing—from heir documents and EJS or probate to estate tax, eCAR, partition, and title transfer—and what commonly causes delays.
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.
When can a compulsory heir be legally disinherited in the Philippines? Learn the statutory grounds, will requirements, burden of proof, effect of invalid disinheritance, and role of reconciliation.
What is preterition in Philippine succession law? Learn when omission of a compulsory heir in the direct line can annul the institution of heirs, and how it differs from disinheritance or an impaired legitime.
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.
Estate tax guide for Philippine heirs: current 6% rate for post-TRAIN deaths, filing deadline, deductions, documents, eCAR, and what must happen before inherited property is transferred.
A practical guide to probate of a will in the Philippines: when probate is required, what the court examines, documents to prepare, common objections, and what happens after the will is allowed.
When is judicial estate settlement required in the Philippines? Learn when court proceedings are needed, where to file, what the court does, and how judicial settlement differs from an extrajudicial settlement.
What can an heir do after being excluded from an extrajudicial settlement in the Philippines? Learn the effect of Rule 74, evidence to gather, possible remedies, and why the two-year rule is not always the end of the analysis.