Tag: PROBATE

  • The Mandatory Nature of Probate: A Comprehensive Analysis of Philippine Testamentary Law

    The Mandatory Nature of Probate: A Comprehensive Analysis of Philippine Testamentary Law

    Introduction: The “Hidden Will” Scenario Imagine a common scenario: A family patriarch passes away, leaving behind a substantial estate and a Last Will and Testament. The heirs read the will and discover that the process to enforce it—Probate—requires court hearings, lawyer fees, and time. To save money and avoid hassle, they make a pact: “Let’s just…