Article 962
RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision
ELI5— what this means for you
The right of representation: if a compulsory heir dies before the testator, their children can take their place and receive the share that would have gone to the deceased heir.
Key point
If your parent dies before your grandparent, you can represent your parent and inherit your parent's share.
Official text — RA 386
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