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Sep 5, 1997 probate court jurisdiction civil procedure estate settlement foreign courts sovereignty

Probate Court Jurisdiction vs Foreign Courts: The Marcos Estate Ruling

Philippine probate court jurisdiction does not bar foreign courts from acting on claims against an estate, as the Supreme Court explained in this 1997 ruling.

Jun 5, 1997 estate tax bureau of internal revenue probate court tax assessment levy on real property marcos estate

Estate Tax Collection: BIR Authority vs. Probate Court Jurisdiction

Supreme Court ruling on whether the BIR can levy estate properties without probate court approval, and the finality of tax assessments.