RA 386 (Civil Code of the Philippines) Article 997

Article 997

ART. 997. When the widow or widower survives with legitimate parents or ascendants, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to one-half of the estate, and the legitimate parents or ascendants to the other half. (836a)

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