Alternatives to Hiring a Philippine Estate Attorney
Explore the alternatives to a full legal retainer for Philippine estate settlement — self-service guides, notary-only paths, and when you genuinely need a lawyer.
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Best Guide for Expats Dealing With a Death in the Philippines
The best estate settlement and death procedures guide for English-speaking expats, dual citizens, and overseas families navigating a death in the Philippines.
Best Resource for Foreign Heirs Inheriting Property in the Philippines
Can a foreigner inherit land in the Philippines? The constitutional exception, the will trap, and a step-by-step resource for foreign spouses, children, and dual citizens.
BIR Form 1801: How to File the Philippine Estate Tax Return
Step-by-step guide to filing BIR Form 1801 — the Philippine estate tax return. Covers required documents, where to file, deadlines, and penalties for late filing.
Cremation Cost Philippines 2026: Complete Price Breakdown
How much does cremation cost in the Philippines? Covers cremation fees, columbarium costs, permits, and what to expect for local burial and repatriation.
Estate Tax Calculator Philippines: How to Compute What You Owe in 2026
Calculate Philippine estate tax step by step — gross estate, deductions, net taxable estate, and the 6% flat rate. Includes penalty calculations after the amnesty expired.
Estate Tax Philippines: Rate, Deductions, and How to File in 2026
Complete guide to Philippine estate tax — the 6% flat rate under TRAIN Law, standard deductions, BIR Form 1801 filing, and penalties for late payment.
Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate Philippines: The EJS Process Explained
How to settle an estate in the Philippines without going to court. Covers EJS requirements, newspaper publication, the heir's bond, and what disqualifies you from this route.
How to Settle an Estate in the Philippines From Abroad
Step-by-step guide for overseas families managing Philippine estate settlement remotely — SPA requirements, embassy procedures, bank access, and what you can do without flying back.
Intestate Succession Philippines: Who Inherits When There Is No Will
How inheritance works in the Philippines without a will. Covers compulsory heirs, shares for spouses and children, and what happens to foreign heirs and common-law partners.
Philippine Estate Settlement Guide vs Hiring a Lawyer: Which Do You Need?
Comparing a step-by-step estate settlement guide with hiring a Philippine estate attorney. When each option makes sense, what they cost, and how to use both together.
Probate Philippines: When You Need Court and What to Expect
Guide to judicial probate in the Philippines — when extrajudicial settlement is not an option, the court process for wills and intestate estates, timelines, and costs.
PSA Death Certificate Philippines: How to Get One in 2026
Step-by-step guide to getting a PSA death certificate in the Philippines — online, walk-in, and from abroad. Covers processing times, fees, and common delays.
How to Transfer Land Title to Heirs Philippines: Steps and Costs
Complete step-by-step process and cost breakdown for transferring a deceased parent's land title to heirs in the Philippines — BIR, LGU, and Registry of Deeds requirements.