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Article 855

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The share of a child or descendant omitted in a will must first be taken from the part of the estate not disposed of by the will, if any.

Official text — RA 386

The share of a child or descendant omitted in a will must first be taken from the part of the estate not disposed of by the will, if any; if that is not sufficient, so much as may be necessary must be taken proportionally from the shares of the other compulsory heirs. (1080a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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