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Dec 5, 2023 preterition compulsory heirs wills succession estate planning philippine law

Preterition in Philippine Wills: When Omitting a Compulsory Heir Invalidates Inheritance

Learn how preterition—omitting a compulsory heir—can annul a will's heir institution under Philippine law, with insights from Trinidad v. Trinidad.

Jan 24, 2023 heirship property law succession quieting of title civil action extra-judicial settlement

Heirship in Property Disputes: Can Ordinary Civil Actions Decide Inheritance?

The Supreme Court clarifies when heirship can be resolved in an ordinary civil action, not just special proceedings, for property disputes.

Jan 25, 2021 marriage nullity estate settlement family code jurisdiction legal standing philippine law

Marriage Nullity and Estate Settlement: Jurisdiction and Standing Under Philippine Law

Learn how Philippine courts handle marriage nullity and estate settlement, including who has legal standing to challenge a marriage's validity.

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.