20 October 2018

- Spouse and brother of the decedent claiming property. If there is no such provision, who will
inherit?
- X, a resident of the US, was killed in Turkey, he executed the will in Tokyo, Japan. What law shall
govern as to the validity of the will?
- If the will was executed abroad, in order for such will to be probated, it must first be probated in
the country where it was first executed. True or false.
- Prior probate is not a requirement under the law of the Philippines.
- If the will is void on its face, may the provisions of the will be a valid basis for the valid
distribution of the estate? (Dela Cerna v. Potot)
- X, a citizen of Japan, died in Manila. In his will, he specifically mandated that his properties be
distributed under provisions of the NCC. May this be done? No mention of domicile here. Renvoi
will not be applicable here.
- Renvoi is when two states are involved, transmission where three states are involved.