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What is the primary role of a trial court acting as an intestate court?
What is the primary role of a trial court acting as an intestate court?
- To issue final decisions on property distribution
- To determine the proper venue for the case
- To resolve ownership disputes of the estate
- To settle the estate and probate the will (correct)
Under what condition can a trial court determine ownership of property claimed in an estate?
Under what condition can a trial court determine ownership of property claimed in an estate?
- Never, ownership disputes must be resolved in general jurisdiction (correct)
- If the heirs agree that third parties are not prejudiced
- When the trial court has unanimous consent from all heirs
- When the decedent explicitly states ownership in their will
What recourse do heirs have if they believe the probate court is in the wrong venue?
What recourse do heirs have if they believe the probate court is in the wrong venue?
- They can request an immediate change of venue
- They have no options if they initially accepted the venue
- They must wait for a final decision and then file an appeal (correct)
- They can file for certiorari only during the proceedings
What is a possible remedy for improper venue before the final decision in a probate case?
What is a possible remedy for improper venue before the final decision in a probate case?
Which statement best describes the jurisdiction of intestate courts?
Which statement best describes the jurisdiction of intestate courts?
What does it mean if the venue is deemed 'not jurisdictional'?
What does it mean if the venue is deemed 'not jurisdictional'?
In the example of a probate court handling a case in Manila for a decedent from Cebu, what legal action could heirs take?
In the example of a probate court handling a case in Manila for a decedent from Cebu, what legal action could heirs take?
What is the consequence of a court acting with 'grave abuse of discretion' in a probate case?
What is the consequence of a court acting with 'grave abuse of discretion' in a probate case?
What is the minimum requirement for mailing notices to designated heirs and legatees before the hearing?
What is the minimum requirement for mailing notices to designated heirs and legatees before the hearing?
What must be filed with the register of deeds as a condition for an extrajudicial settlement?
What must be filed with the register of deeds as a condition for an extrajudicial settlement?
How many subscribing witnesses are required to prove a will if no one contests it?
How many subscribing witnesses are required to prove a will if no one contests it?
What must a contestant do when they wish to oppose the allowance of a will?
What must a contestant do when they wish to oppose the allowance of a will?
Under what condition is it presumed that the decedent left no debts?
Under what condition is it presumed that the decedent left no debts?
What should be shown to the court if a subscribing witness is not available during a contested will case?
What should be shown to the court if a subscribing witness is not available during a contested will case?
Which of the following is NOT a requisite for an extrajudicial settlement?
Which of the following is NOT a requisite for an extrajudicial settlement?
In the case of a holographic will, what is required to validate the handwriting of the testator?
In the case of a holographic will, what is required to validate the handwriting of the testator?
What must accompany the public instrument or affidavit in the extrajudicial settlement process?
What must accompany the public instrument or affidavit in the extrajudicial settlement process?
Which statement is true regarding the publication of the extrajudicial settlement?
Which statement is true regarding the publication of the extrajudicial settlement?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for mailing notices of the will's hearing?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for mailing notices of the will's hearing?
What is the primary role of the probate court in relation to the petitioners' claim about conjugal properties?
What is the primary role of the probate court in relation to the petitioners' claim about conjugal properties?
If the testator requests the allowance of their own will, who receives the notice?
If the testator requests the allowance of their own will, who receives the notice?
Which option best describes the binding nature of an extrajudicial settlement?
Which option best describes the binding nature of an extrajudicial settlement?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the presumption of debt after a decedent's death?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the presumption of debt after a decedent's death?
What action is equivalent to mailing a copy of the notice before a hearing?
What action is equivalent to mailing a copy of the notice before a hearing?
What happens if heirs disagree during the extrajudicial settlement process?
What happens if heirs disagree during the extrajudicial settlement process?
What recourse do aggrieved parties have within two years after the settlement and distribution of an estate?
What recourse do aggrieved parties have within two years after the settlement and distribution of an estate?
What is one of the purposes of the bond required for an extrajudicial settlement?
What is one of the purposes of the bond required for an extrajudicial settlement?
In the context of the two-year prescriptive period, who can still pursue a claim against the settled estate?
In the context of the two-year prescriptive period, who can still pursue a claim against the settled estate?
What can the court do if it discovers outstanding debts against the estate within the two-year period?
What can the court do if it discovers outstanding debts against the estate within the two-year period?
What liability do the bond and real estate of the deceased have after the distribution?
What liability do the bond and real estate of the deceased have after the distribution?
What does Section 4 indicate regarding the statute of limitations against third parties?
What does Section 4 indicate regarding the statute of limitations against third parties?
What is required for an heir or other person to compel the settlement of an estate in court?
What is required for an heir or other person to compel the settlement of an estate in court?
What must be presented for a lost will to be proved?
What must be presented for a lost will to be proved?
What action may the court take if no subscribing witnesses are residing in the province?
What action may the court take if no subscribing witnesses are residing in the province?
Which of the following is NOT a ground for disallowing a will?
Which of the following is NOT a ground for disallowing a will?
Under what condition can proof of sanity be established if witnesses are unavailable?
Under what condition can proof of sanity be established if witnesses are unavailable?
Which statement about the execution of the will is true if bad faith is absent?
Which statement about the execution of the will is true if bad faith is absent?
What does the court require to certify a lost will?
What does the court require to certify a lost will?
If a subscribing witness is deceased, what is allowed to prove the will's execution?
If a subscribing witness is deceased, what is allowed to prove the will's execution?
Which of the following regarding contesting a will is accurate?
Which of the following regarding contesting a will is accurate?
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Study Notes
Jurisdiction of Probate and Intestate Courts
- Court's decisions on ownership are provisional; not final and binding.
- Purpose is inclusion/exclusion of property from the estate being settled.
- Trial courts acting as intestate courts have limited jurisdiction; cannot resolve ownership disputes.
- Ownership claims must be pursued in a court of general jurisdiction.
- Intestate court's primary role: settle the estate and probate the will.
Remedies for Impropriety of Venue
- Ordinary Appeal: Can appeal after final decision if venue is improper.
- Example: If a probate court in Manila handles a case for a decedent from Cebu, heirs can appeal post-decision.
- Certiorari: Allows immediate petition to a higher court when venue is clearly inappropriate.
- Venue issues are not jurisdictional; improper venue claims can be waived.
Extrajudicial Settlement Conditions
- Applicable when the decedent left no will and no debts.
- All heirs must be of legal age, or minors must be represented by authorized legal representatives.
- Heirs can divide the estate without letters of administration through a public instrument.
Bond Requirements
- A bond equivalent to the value of personal property must be filed with the register of deeds.
- This bond secures payment of any valid claims against the estate.
- Extrajudicial settlements must be published in a newspaper; non-participant persons are not bound by the settlement.
Judicial Administration
- Judicial administration may be necessary even if no debts exist, as addressed in the case of Eustaquio Arcillas.
- The probate court has jurisdiction to deal with properties claimed to be inherited.
Two-Year Prescriptive Period
- If creditors do not file petitions for letters of administration within two years, it is presumed there are no debts left by the decedent.
- This period applies to parties involved in extrajudicial proceedings but not to third parties.
Contesting a Will
- Interested parties must write and serve their grounds for contesting the will.
- The court requires testimony from subscribing witnesses for will validation.
- In absence of subscribing witnesses, other forms of proof may be accepted.
Disallowing a Will
- A will can be disallowed based on failure to meet legal formalities, due execution, or lack of testamentary capacity.
- Substantial compliance is applicable unless fraud or undue influence is present.
- A will can still stand despite minor flaws as long as it adhered to essential legal requirements.
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