Rem Special Procedure R72 - R109 Flashcards
Special Proceeding
Rule 72 - Subject matter & Applicability of Rules
Define special proceeding.
Give other special proceedings under special rules.
Special Proceeding
Rule 72 - Subject matter & Applicability of Rules
Are the rules for ordinary civil actions apply in Special Proceedings? explain
Special Proceeding
Rule 73 - Settlement of Estate of Deceased Persons
Venue & Process
If decedent was
A. Inhabitant of Philippines at time of death
B. Inhabitant of Foreign Country at time of death
C. Married but marriage is dissolved
A & B.
File in RTC - in all matters of probate, both testate or intestate, where gross value of estate >100K or in MM where gv of Estate >200K
File in MTC - same as above but is 100K & below, 200K & below
C.
A creditor collecting money from spouses when one of them dies, cannot be brought as an ordinary action, instead there should be a CLAIM AGAINST the ESTATE.
But if there is no SETTLEMENT PROCEEDINGS instituted by the surviving spouse, the remedy of this creditor is to FILE a a) PETITION for Letters of Administration or b) PROBATE OF THE WILL OF Deceased spouse if there is any.
Note:
A petition for letters of administration is a legal document filed with the probate court to request the appointment of an administrator to manage the estate of a deceased person when there is a) no valid will (intestate succession) or b) when the appointed executor is unable or unwilling to serve.
Special Proceeding
Rule 73 - Settlement of Estate of Deceased Persons
Venue & Process
What is the jurisdiction of Probate or Intestate Court?
General Rule: Special and Limited Jurisdiction
Exceptions
Special Proceeding
Rule 74 - Summary Settlement of Estates
State the procedure & rules for the following:
A. Extrajudicial settlement
How: By agreement of Heirs & Affidavit of Self-adjudication
B. Summary Settlement of Estates of Small Value
Special Proceeding
Rule 74 - Summary Settlement of Estates
What are the Conditions in Extrajudicial settlement by Agreement of heirs?
What is the presumption if there is no creditor filing a petition for letters of administration within 2 years from death of decedent?
Special Proceeding
Rule 74 - Summary Settlement of Estates
What is the Liability of distributees and estate?
Special Proceeding
Rule 74 - Summary Settlement of Estates
Explain the 2 year lien rule
What is the period relevant to the claim of minor or incapacitated person?
Special Proceeding
PROBATE OF A WILL
Rule 75 - Production of Will; Allowance of Will Necessary
Rule 76 - Allowance or Disallowance of Will
Rule 77 - Allowance of Will Proved Outside of Philippines
Special Proceeding
PROBATE OF A WILL
Rule 75 - Production of Will; Allowance of Will Necessary
What is the rule?
Special Proceeding
PROBATE OF A WILL
Rule 75 - Production of Will; Allowance of Will Necessary
What the executor needs to do?
Special Proceeding
PROBATE OF A WILL
Rule 75 - Production of Will; Allowance of Will Necessary
What the court may do?
Special Proceeding
PROBATE OF A WILL
Rule 76 - Allowance or Disallowance of Will
Who may petition for this?
Special Proceeding
PROBATE OF A WILL
Rule 76 - Allowance or Disallowance of Will
What are the contents of this petition?
Explain the procedure.
Special Proceeding
PROBATE OF A WILL
Rule 76 - Allowance or Disallowance of Will
What is the proof required?
a) What if the will is Uncontested?
b) What if the will is Contested?
c) What if the will is lost or destroyed?
Special Proceeding
PROBATE OF A WILL
Rule 76 - Allowance or Disallowance of Will
What are the grounds for disallowing a will?
Special Proceeding
PROBATE OF A WILL
Rule 76 - Allowance or Disallowance of Will
What are the actions of the court for this petition?
Special Proceeding
PROBATE OF A WILL
Rule 77 - Allowance of Will Proved OUTSIDE of Philippines
State the rule.
What are the requirements for this petition?