Civil Law

Trust

A trust is a legal and fiduciary relationship where one person holds the legal title to a property, while another person holds the equitable ownership and receives its benefits. There are three

Collecting Debt Legally in the Philippines

Collecting debts in the Philippines should be done legally to avoid counterclaims. Here are the lawyer-approved steps to collect a debt from someone. 1. Extrajudicial Demand Before initiating a lawsuit, the creditor

Who are compulsory heirs under Philippine law?

Regarding your question about compulsory heirs under Philippine law: Compulsory heirs are those entitled by law to a portion of the testator’s estate called the legitime. According to Article 887 of the