Succession Law

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<a href="https://lawyerphilippines.org/will/">Wills</a>&nbsp;that are improperly prepared or that do not follow Succession Law are not valid under Philippine Law. It is advisable to have legal guidance when drafting a will or dividing your estate due to rules around <a href="https://lawyerphilippines.org/disinheritance/">Disinheritance</a> as well as how much and to whom an estate is bequeathed.

Wills must follow Succession Rules

Inheritance can be transferred to heirs through <a href="https://lawyerphilippines.org/ejs/">Extrajudicial Settlement</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://lawyerphilippines.org/probate/">Probate</a>,&nbsp;and will often need complete documents for the BIR computation and subsequent transfer of the title to the heirs. Documents include proof of ownership, family ties, and accurate personal details.

Extrajudicial Settlement need complete and accurate documents

Transferring an estate requires documents from various offices. These include birth, marriage, and death certificates from the PSA, property titles, tax declarations, and landholding certificates. After paying <a href="https://lawyerphilippines.org/philippine-estate-taxes-2018/">BIR Estate Tax</a>, the title transfer must be completed at each relevant office.

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Succession Law Faq

What is succession law?

What are the types of succession in the Philippines?

Who can inherit under Philippine law?

Can a foreigner inherit property in the Philippines?

Can a will be contested in the Philippines?

What happens if a person dies without a will in the Philippines?

How is the estate distributed in intestate succession?

How is a will validated in the Philippines?

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