Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Philippines

My uncle owned a house and declared his mother as care taker.When he died, his mother is claiming the right over the property.There was no document left but a letter signed by 5 neighbors stating that he built the house out of his pocket. Do his wife and their daughter has the right over his property?


Asked on 8/27/09, 2:00 am

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VOLTAIRE T. DUANO VOLTAIRE T. DUANO LAW OFFICE

Yes, your uncle's wife and daughter are his heirs. They can file for an extra-judicial settlement of intestate estate of your uncle.This is on the assumption that he has no will and debts.

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Answered on 8/31/09, 11:32 pm


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