Article 987

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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In default of the father and mother, the ascendants nearest in degree shall inherit.

Official text — RA 386

In default of the father and mother, the ascendants nearest in degree shall inherit.

Should there be more than one of equal degree belonging to the same line they shall divide the inheritance per capita; should they be of different lines but of equal degree, one-half shall go to the paternal and the other half to the maternal ascendants. In each line the division shall be made per capita. (937)

SUBSECTION 3. Illegitimate Children

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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