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Apr 7, 2012 civil law will probate testamentary capacity sound mind succession rules of court

Sound Mind Prevails: Upholding Testamentary Freedom in Will Probate

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that forgetfulness does not equal unsound mind, and oppositors bear the burden in will probate cases.

Jun 30, 2009 civil law trusts rule against perpetuities testamentary freedom property rights succession

Ending Perpetual Trusts Balancing Testamentary Freedom AND Property Rights IN THE Philippines

Philippine law limits how long trusts can last. This article explains the rule against perpetuities and how courts balance a testator's wishes against property rights.