Page 268 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

Article 995. In the absence of legitimate

descendants and ascendants, and illegitimate

children and their descendants, whether

legitimate or illegitimate, the surviving spouse

shall inherit the entire estate, without prejudice

to the rights of brothers and sisters, nephews

and nieces, should there be any, under Article

1001. (946a)

Article 996. If a widow or widower and

legitimate children or descendants are left, the

surviving spouse has in the succession the same

share as that of each of the children. (834a)

Article 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)