Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Philippines

My brother was a US citizen , died in the Philippines, and named me, USA resident & citizen ( his daughter) as executor. Will the Probate court there recognize me as executor if I am neither a resident or citizen of the Philippines?


Asked on 5/02/12, 2:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
VOLTAIRE T. DUANO VOLTAIRE T. DUANO LAW OFFICE

You are incompetent to serve as executor being a non-resident However, if your are a devisee, or legatee named in a will, or has any interest in the estate then you can be a petitioner for its probate.

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Answered on 5/03/12, 6:29 am


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