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Probating a Foreign Will in the Philippines: Lessons from a Landmark Case

Learn the formalities for probating foreign wills in the Philippines, from a landmark Supreme Court case on foreign law proof.

Formal Will Requirements: Strict vs Substantial Compliance in Probate

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when defective attestation clauses invalidate wills, distinguishing strict from substantial compliance under Civil Code Articles 805 and 809.