Repudiation of inheritance | The Manila Times

Dear PAO, My grandfather, the testator, had two sons: my father and my uncle. On 12 June 2024, my grandfather was involved in a vehicular accident that led to his death. During a drinking session between my father and uncle, my father verbally told my uncle that he was repudiating his share in our grandfather’s […]

Ombudsman also has jurisdiction over misconduct of barangay official

Dear PAO, My mom believes that the barangay chairperson abused his power when he forcibly evicted her from a disputed property situated in our barangay. She filed a complaint before the barangay, but nothing happened. They also refused to issue a certification that would allow her to proceed with filing her complaint in the appropriate […]

A co-owner cannot be forced to sell his share in a co-ownership

Dear PAO, I am one of the heirs of our late parents, who left behind a parcel of land. Among all the heirs, only one has expressed his refusal to sell the property. As a result of this refusal, no sale has taken place. I would like to inquire: does he have the legal right […]