Article 886

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

The legitime is the part of a testator's estate that compulsory heirs are entitled to by law — it cannot be taken away by a will. The testator can only freely dispose of the 'free portion' of their estate.

Key point

You cannot disinherit your children completely — the law reserves a mandatory portion (legitime) for them.

Official text — RA 386

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