Question

Marvin, a successful businessman, suddenly disappeared without a trace. It has been more than a year since his disappearance, and his family is worried about his welfare and his properties. They are considering filing a petition for the declaration of Marvin as an absentee. In relation to the topic of Absentees under the Civil Code, answer the following questions:

1. What are the requirements for the declaration of absence?
2. What are the effects of the declaration of absence?
3. If Marvin reappears after three years, can his declaration as an absentee be revoked? Explain.
4. Can Marvin's properties be administered and disposed of while he is declared as an absentee? Discuss.