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Mar 21, 2021 deed of sale notarization consent property law civil law inheritance

When a Notarized Deed of Sale Fails: Consent Is Key in Philippine Property Transfers

A notarized deed does not guarantee a valid sale. The Supreme Court explains why genuine consent is essential in property transactions.

Jan 15, 2014 estate settlement probate court inventory civil procedure special proceedings jurisdiction

Estate Inventory Disputes: Probate Courts' Provisional Powers on Inclusion of Properties

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on probate courts' authority to provisionally determine ownership for estate inventory inclusion.

Sep 28, 2000 partition inter vivos legitime torrens title collateral attack inheritance law civil code

Partition Inter Vivos and Torrens Title Protection: Lessons from Zaragoza v. Morgan

Philippine law allows property owners to partition estates during their lifetime, but only if legitimes are respected and titles are challenged directly.

Jun 7, 1999 collation inheritance estate division civil law succession philippine law

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.