Self-Adjudication: A Simplified Overview
self adjudication-adjudication is a legal process that allows a person to claim ownership of an estate without going through the formal court proceedings of probate. It’s generally applicable when an individual is the sole heir of a deceased person, and the estate is relatively simple, with no outstanding debts or complexities. The process typically involves […]
Compulsory Heirs in Philippine Inheritance Law
The Philippine inheritance law, rooted in the Civil Code, establishes a framework for the distribution of a deceased person’s estate. A cornerstone of this system is the concept of compulsory heirs, individuals who are entitled to a predetermined portion of the inheritance regardless of the decedent’s wishes. Compulsory heirs are categorized into primary, secondary, […]
