Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 2996)
The main purpose of Act No. 2996 is to amend Section 1667 of the Administrative Code, charging the Attorney-General with the administration of the estates of American citizens dying in the Philippine Islands when no regular administration has been made and when no relatives apply for letters of administration.
The Attorney-General is responsible for taking possession and administering the estate if no regular administration is had and no relatives apply for letters of administration.
The Attorney-General may take possession of the estate, make a complete inventory, file the inventory with the Insular Auditor, ascertain the lawful heirs’ names and residences, settle the estate, dispose of assets accordingly, and charge fees for his work.
He must make a complete inventory of all the estate's assets and file this inventory with the Insular Auditor.
The inventory must be filed with the Insular Auditor.
The Attorney-General gets involved when a U.S. citizen dies leaving property in the Philippines, no regular administration of the estate has been made, and no relatives apply for letters of administration.
Yes, the Attorney-General may administer the estate personally or through a delegate designated by him.
Yes, the Attorney-General may charge fees deemed just for his work, and these fees shall be paid into the Insular Treasury.
Both personal and real property located in the Philippine Islands are covered under this Act.
This Act took effect upon its approval on December 21, 1921.