Page 265 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

Article 975. When children of one or more

brothers or sisters of the deceased survive, they

shall inherit from the latter by representation, if

they survive with their uncles or aunts. But if

they alone survive, they shall inherit in equal

portions. (927)

Article 977. Heirs who repudiate their share

may not be represented. (929a)

Article 979. Legitimate children and their

descendants succeed the parents and other

ascendants, without distinction as to sex or age,

and even if they should come from different

marriages.

An adopted child succeeds to the property of

the adopting parents in the same manner as a

legitimate child. (931a)