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Act No. 2996: Administering Estates of Deceased American Citizens

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Administering Estates of Deceased American Citizens

Law: Act No. 2996

Decision Date: Dec 21, 1921

The Act No. 2996 amends the Administrative Code to authorize the Attorney-General to administer the estates of deceased American citizens in the Philippines, including determining beneficiaries, settling the estate, and charging fees for their services.

Duties in Estate Administration

The Attorney-General or a designated delegate must take possession of the decedent’s estate.
A complete inventory of the estate must be prepared and filed with the Insular Auditor.

Identification of Heirs and Estate Settlement

The Attorney-General is tasked with ascertaining the lawful heirs’ names and residences using all available means.
The estate must be settled and assets disposed of according to the rights of the lawful heirs.

Fees and Financial Accounting

The Attorney-General may charge fees deemed just for administering the estate.
Collected fees are to be paid into the Insular Treasury.

Legal Effectivity

The provisions of this Act take effect immediately upon approval, dated December 21, 1921.

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