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Surviving Spouse
Illegitimate Children
Legitimate children (whether they survive alone or with concurring compulsory heirs)
1/2
1/4
Same portion as legitimate child 1/2 share of legitimate child (for each child) 1/2 share of legitimate child (for each child)
N.B. The share of the illegitimate child may suffer reduction pro rata because spouse is given preference.
Legitimate children Illegitimate children Surviving spouse 1/2 in equal portions Same portion as legit. child 1/2 share of legitimate child (for each child)
Relatives Surviving
Surviving Spouse
Illegitimate Children
Legitimate parents (whether they survive alone or with concurring compulsory heirs)
Legitimate parents Illegitimate children Legitimate parents Surviving spouse Legitimate parents Illegitimate children Surviving spouse 1/4
1/8
1/4
1/2
Relatives Surviving
Surviving Spouse
Illegitimate Children
1/2 All together, in equal shares 1/3 1/3 All together, in equal shares
Surviving spouse alone Surviving spouse alone where marriage is in articulo mortis and testator dies w/in 3 months from marriage
1/2 1/3
But if they have been living together as husband and wife for more than five years
1/2
Relatives Surviving
Surviving Spouse
Illegitimate Children
Illegitimate Parents
1/2
If alone = 1/2 Concurring with legitimate children = 1/2 of share of legitimate child
None
1/4
1/4