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Article 238

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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Upon the death of the person who has set up the family home, the same shall continue, unless he desired otherwise in his will.

Official text — RA 386

Upon the death of the person who has set up the family home, the same shall continue, unless he desired otherwise in his will. The heirs cannot ask for its partition during the first ten years following the death of the person constituting the same, unless the court finds powerful reasons therefor.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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