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Article 994

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

ELI5— what this means for you

In default of the father or mother, an illegitimate child shall be succeeded by his or her surviving spouse who shall be entitled to the entire estate.

Official text — RA 386

In default of the father or mother, an illegitimate child shall be succeeded by his or her surviving spouse who shall be entitled to the entire estate.

If the widow or widower should survive with brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, she or he shall inherit one-half of the estate, and the latter the other half. (945a)

SUBSECTION 4. Surviving Spouse

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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