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Jul 30, 2023 extrajudicial settlement estate law heirs' rights rule 74 co-ownership succession

Extrajudicial Settlement in the Philippines: Why Excluding Heirs Can Void the Deal

Learn how the Supreme Court protects excluded heirs in extrajudicial settlements, and what co-owners can still do with their shares.

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 12, 2021 co-ownership property law civil law succession inheritance

Co-Ownership and Property Rights in the Philippines: The Racho Case on Consent

The Supreme Court clarifies when co-owners may sell inherited property and why consent of all heirs is required before partition.

Jan 19, 2006 co-ownership ejectment civil code property law unlawful detainer inheritance

When Can a Co-Owner File an Ejectment Suit in the Philippines? The Adlawan Rule

Philippine law lets a co-owner file ejectment, but only for the benefit of all co-owners—not for sole personal gain. Here's what Adlawan v. Adlawan teaches.

Jul 27, 1997 cohabitation property ownership family code inheritance agapay v. palang

Property Rights in Cohabitation: Ownership Rules for Unmarried Couples in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine law divides property for unmarried couples, the limits on donations, and key lessons from the Agapay case.