Practice question
A grandchild’s parent predeceased the grandparent. The grandchild’s filiation is established, but the grandchild was born outside marriage. Is representation automatically barred by that birth status alone under Aquino?
- Yes, every direct-line claim is barred
- Yes, unless all relatives waive objection
- Yes, even if filiation and all other requirements are established
- No; Aquino recognizes direct-ascendant inheritance by representation regardless of the circumstances of birth
- No, because all collateral barriers were abolished too
Legal references
- Aquino v. Aquino, G.R. 208912/209018, December 7, 2021, main opinion: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/dec2021/gr_208912_2021.html
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