Article 1044

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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An heir must accept or repudiate the inheritance. Acceptance can be express (written) or tacit (performing acts of ownership). Repudiation must be express and in writing.

Official text — RA 386

Any person having the free disposal of his property may accept or repudiate an inheritance.

Any inheritance left to minors or incapacitated persons may be accepted by their parents or guardians. Parents or guardians may repudiate the inheritance left to their wards only by judicial authorization.

The right to accept an inheritance left to the poor shall belong to the persons designated by the testator to determine the beneficiaries and distribute the property, or in their default, to those mentioned in article 1030. (992a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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