Civil Code guide to wills and succession
Official primary law on wills and estate succession in the Philippines.
What this resource offers
The Civil Code is the primary source for Philippine succession. It says succession may be by will, by law or mixed, and defines a will as a formal personal act. Use it to prepare informed questions for a Philippine lawyer, not to draft a plan without advice. Confirm will formalities, family circumstances, property arrangements and whether any proposed trust structure is valid and appropriate for the family.
Helpful questions for your next conversation
- What will and succession steps fit our family, property and support plan under Philippine law?
- If we are considering a trust, what legal structure, safeguards and administration would need review?
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