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VII. WILLS AND SUCCESSION: D. Provisions Common to Testate and Intestate Succession

In the context of wills and succession, consider the following scenario:

Mr. Santos, a resident of Manila, passed away without leaving a will. He is survived by his spouse and two legitimate children. The net estate left by Mr. Santos includes a house and lot located in Quezon City, a condominium unit in Makati, a business establishment in Pasig, and various bank accounts.

Based on the given scenario, answer the following questions:

1. What are the legal grounds for the opening of intestate succession in this case? Explain.
2. Who are the compulsory heirs and what is their order of succession under the Civil Code?
3. How will the estate of Mr. Santos be distributed among his compulsory heirs?
4. What specific rules govern the distribution of the house and lot in Quezon City and the condominium unit in Makati?
5. What steps should the surviving spouse and children take to properly administer Mr. Santos' estate?

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