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Nov 26, 2024 implied trust donation civil code property law inheritance disputes supreme court

When a Parent Pays for Property in a Child's Name: Implied Trusts vs. Presumed Donations

Philippine law presumes a donation when a parent pays for property titled in a child's name. Learn how to overturn this presumption.

May 28, 2024 filiation inheritance delayed birth registration family code supreme court legitimacy

Proving Filiation for Inheritance: Delayed Birth Registration in Philippine Law

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies how delayed birth registrations and other evidence establish filiation for inheritance claims in the Philippines.

Oct 18, 2022 oral partition inheritance extrajudicial settlement parol evidence rule co-ownership property law

Oral Partition of Inheritance: Proving Verbal Agreements in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court clarifies when an oral partition of inherited property can override a written extrajudicial settlement, and what evidence is needed.

Nov 17, 2020 legitimate filiation inheritance property disputes family code bernardo v. fernando

Proving Legitimate Filiation: Key to Winning Philippine Inheritance Claims

Learn how the Supreme Court's ruling in Bernardo v. Fernando clarifies what evidence proves legitimate filiation for inheritance claims.

Dec 10, 2017 filiation inheritance family code illegitimate children supreme court

Proving Filiation After Death: The Strict Rules on Inheritance Claims

Philippine law sets strict evidence rules for proving filiation after a parent's death. Learn what the Supreme Court requires in inheritance disputes.

Dec 5, 2006 probate ejectment inheritance property law wills unlawful detainer

Unprobated Wills and Ejectment: Why Probate Is Required Before Claiming Property Rights in the Philippines

An unprobated will has no legal effect in Philippine courts. Learn why probate is mandatory before asserting inheritance rights in property disputes.

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.

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.