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Dividing an estate under the Personal Status Law: from determining heirs to distribution
Practical steps for dividing an estate by agreement, when the court is needed, and how to avoid conflict between heirs.
[Placeholder content for review] Dividing an estate begins with one step that cannot be skipped: the deed determining the heirs.
The steps
- Obtain the deed of heirs from the Personal Status Court
- List the assets and debts, and settle the debts first
- Agree the division and notarise it, or file a division claim
This article is general information and not legal advice.