Practice question
A deceased person never resided in the Philippines but leaves assets here. All escheat conditions exist. Counsel says no local allocation is possible without a former Philippine residence. Which is correct?
- The petitioner privately owns them
- All assets automatically go abroad
- The absence of residence defeats every escheat
- Only Manila may receive them
- Section3 permits assignment to the respective municipalities or cities where assets are located
Legal references
- Rules91,93,97 and102, relevant continuing provisions: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_72-109_proceedings.html
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