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Collation in Philippine Inheritance Law: When Lifetime Transfers Are Included in Estate Division

Learn when lifetime transfers must be included in estate division under Philippine inheritance law, based on Supreme Court rulings on collation.

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Partition Without Prior Estate Settlement: Heirs' Rights Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on heirs' right to demand partition of inherited co-owned property without prior estate settlement proceedings.

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Dying Declarations: When Can a Victim's Statement Be Used in Court?

Learn when a dying victim's statement is admissible in Philippine courts, based on the Supreme Court ruling in People v. Viovicente.

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Extrajudicial Settlements and the Protection of Minor Heirs' Rights in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine courts protect minor heirs in extrajudicial settlements, and why a minor's share cannot be lost through prescription or laches.

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Succession and Labor Claims: Can Employee Claims Survive the Death of an Employer

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether employee money claims survive an employer's death and who bears liability.