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Free Legal Education Series — Estate Settlement

Namatay ang iyong mahal sa buhay. Ano na ang susunod?

A free 4-part video series that explains estate settlement in plain Filipino — made for families who have just lost a loved one and need to know what to do next.

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May Naiwang Ari-arian ang Mahal Mo sa Buhay? Dapat Mo Itong Panoorin.

What estate settlement is, what properties are included, and why it matters for your family's future.

Complete 4-Part Series

Video 01: General Overview Now watching

May Naiwang Ari-arian ang Mahal Mo sa Buhay? Dapat Mo Itong Panoorin.

In this video, we explain what estate settlement is and why it is an important legal process after a person passes away. We also discuss what properties are considered part of an estate and the situations where settling an estate becomes necessary.

Video 02: First Steps After the Passing 🔒 Sign up to unlock

Paano Mo Masisimulan ang Estate Settlement?

Once you understand what estate settlement is, the next crucial step is knowing how to begin the process. In this video, we discuss the initial steps families should take when starting the estate settlement process after the passing of a loved one. We explain the importance of gathering key documents, identifying the properties left behind, and determining the legal heirs who are entitled to inherit. These first steps help families better understand their situation and prepare for the legal process of settling an estate.

Video 03: Penalties, Taxes & Legal Risks 🔒 Sign up to unlock

Paano Mo Maiiwasan ang mga Posibleng Penalties, Malaking Bayarin, at Legal Issues?

What is estate tax and why it is an important part of the estate settlement process. We explain the legal deadlines involved, the possible penalties for delayed compliance, and the risks families may face if an estate remains unsettled. The video also provides practical reminders on how families can avoid unnecessary penalties, legal complications, and increasing financial obligations by addressing estate matters at the proper time.

Video 04: Common Problems & How to Prepare 🔒 Sign up to unlock

Mga Posibleng Problemang Kahaharapin.

The common problems families may encounter during the estate settlement process. These may include family disputes among heirs, issues with missing or incorrect documents, and complications involving the properties themselves such as unpaid taxes, existing loans, or informal ownership. Understanding these potential challenges helps families prepare for the legal and practical realities of settling an estate and highlights the importance of proper legal guidance when addressing these matters.

Your Presenters

Atty. Ramon Ramirez Atty. Erwin Zagala

Atty. Ramon Ramirez & Atty. Erwin Zagala

Philippine lawyers and legal educators. Through Legal Guide Philippines, they simplify the law to help Filipino families make better choices — especially during life's hardest moments.

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  • Video 2: Paano simulan — what documents to gather and who the legal heirs are
  • Video 3: Estate tax, deadlines, and how to avoid costly penalties
  • Video 4: Common problems families face — and how to prepare for them

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