Practice question
A Filipino abroad executes a separate will using a form established by that country’s law. No joint-will or other exception is involved, and the form is properly proved and satisfied. Can it be rejected solely for not using Philippine notarial form?
- Yes, every foreign form is void
- Yes, regardless of Article 815
- Yes, unless all heirs sign
- No; Article 815 recognizes that foreign-form option
- No probate is ever needed
Legal references
- Civil Code, Articles 16, 17, 815-819: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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