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Left Out of the Will or Settlement? What Excluded Heirs Can Do to Reclaim Their Legal Share

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 03/09/2026

This newsletter explains preterition and compulsory heir rights under Philippine law, detailing how omitted heirs can legally challenge an invalid estate partition or extrajudicial settlement.

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Missed the 2025 Estate Tax Amnesty? The 2026 Update Every Heir Needs to Hear

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 02/09/2026

Missed the 2025 Estate Tax Amnesty? Learn how recent BIR updates affect your Philippine property settlement, tax liabilities, and next legal steps.

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Why Waiving Your Inheritance Might Cost You (The Hidden Donor’s Tax Trap)

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 20/08/2026

This newsletter breaks down how waiving or unequally dividing inherited property in an Extrajudicial Settlement can trigger an unexpected donor's tax—and how to avoid it.

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Paid the BIR? Why You’re Still Not the Legal Owner of Your Parent’s Land.

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 13/08/2026

This newsletter highlights why publishing an Extrajudicial Settlement is legally mandatory after paying estate taxes, explaining key laws, risks of omission, and steps to secure title transfer.

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Found an Old Land Title? How to Amend an Estate Settlement Without Starting Over.

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 06/08/2026

Discovered an old land title omitted from an estate settlement? Learn the legal steps and statutory bases to amend it without restarting the process.

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The Hollywood Myth: Why a Last Will Might Be the Worst Choice for Your Filipino Estate.

Legal Access Research Team
Published on: 30/07/2026

Leaving a will in the Philippines requires mandatory court probate before assets transfer. While it records your wishes, it can delay settlement through court processes, notices, and legal challenges.

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