Table of Legitimes

Question 1

All Classes Alone

Answer 1

1/2

Unless the testator and the SS were married in ariticulo mortis and the testator died within 3 months from the time of such marriage, in which case, legitime of SS as sole heir is 1/3

Question 2

All Classes but only one Legitimate Descendant (LD)

Answer 2

LD: 1/2
LA: Excluded
SS: 1/4
IC:
ANC - 1/2 of that of a LD
SC 2/5 of that of a LD

If free portion is not sufficient - divide 5:4

Question 3

All Classes but two or more Legitimate Descendants (LD)

Answer 3

LD: 1/2
LA: Excluded
SS: Equal to that of an LD
IC:
ANC - 1/2 of that of a LD
SC 2/5 of that of a LD

If free portion is not sufficient - divide 5:4

Question 4

1. Legitimate Ascendants

2. Surviving Spouse

Answer 4

LA: 1/2
SS: 1/4

Question 5

1. Legitimate Ascendants

2. Illegitimate Children

Answer 5

LA: 1/2
IC: 1/4 (5:4)

Question 6

1. Surviving Spouse

2. Illegitimate Children

Answer 6

SS: 1/3
IC: 1/3 (5:4)

Question 7

1. Legitimate Ascendants
2. Surviving Spouse
3. Illegitimate Children

Answer 7

LA: 1/2
SS: 1/8
IC: 1/4 (5:4)