Article 1040

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

The action for a declaration of incapacity and for the recovery of the inheritance, devise or legacy shall be brought within five years from the time the disqualified person took possession thereof.

Official text — RA 386

The action for a declaration of incapacity and for the recovery of the inheritance, devise or legacy shall be brought within five years from the time the disqualified person took possession thereof. It may be brought by any one who may have an interest in the succession. (762a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

← Article 1039 All articles Article 1041 →

Civil Code — All Articles →Family Code of the Philippines →Labor Code of the Philippines →All Philippine Laws →

RELATED RIGHTS

Civil Law

Article 1 — Civil Code

Civil Law

Article 2 — Unpublished laws cannot be enforced against citizens.

Legal disclaimer: BatasKo provides general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on contracts, property rights, obligations, or civil damages, consult a licensed Filipino lawyer or the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) at pao.gov.ph.

Related