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www.cebuattorney.com Hi! I am Jan Edmond Yncierto-Ruz, your host in this co-learning channel. Welcome to a platform dedicated to providing free information and insights on real estate law and inheritance law in the Philippines for both lawyers and non-lawyers. It is crucial to stay informed about property laws and rights, especially regarding real estate, estate and succession, last wills, inheritance, absolute sale, donation inter vivos, agricultural tenancy (saop), land surveying, and other related topics. This channel assists anyone interested in collaborating with their lawyers on cases or transactions involving real estate. We share contributions from co-learners who share links from GOV.PH websites involving Supreme Court decisions, laws, rules, regulations, IRRs, circulars, and memorandums related to real estate and inheritance law. For our lawyer co-learners, please share updates. For non-lawyers, this channel will guide you in finding the right lawyer for your situation. The Supreme Court website has a "Lawyers List" to help identify suitable legal assistance. As a lawyer (attorney-at-law), notary public, geodetic engineer, land surveyor, and real estate broker, I believe in the power of shared knowledge and collaboration. I focus my sharing on these topics that interest me: Probate and Estate Matters: Insights into the probate process, including working with your lawyer on a last will and testament, estate proceedings, and extrajudicial settlements.Declaration of Heirship: Guidance on establishing a declaration of heirship and its implications for asset distribution.Shares of Inheritance: How to determine the shares of inheritance among heirs.Real Estate Lawyer Services: Clarifying the role of your own real estate attorneys in navigating your own legal challenges.Property and Land Title Issues: Understanding legalities surrounding property disputes and considerations when seeking your land title lawyer.Real Estate Contracts: Essential elements in contracts and avoiding common pitfalls by collaborating with your lawyer.Eviction Processes: Understanding tenant rights and how lawyers assist in eviction cases like unlawful detainer and forcible entry.Agrarian Reform: Discussing agrarian reform laws, agricultural tenants, and their impact on land ownership.Land Surveying: The importance of land surveys in defining property boundaries and ensuring clear titles. This channel is for those planning to visit their lawyers for legal advice involving real estate litigation, real estate transactions like absolute sales or lease agreements, and property development.  With co-learning, we share the knowledge needed to engage with your legal counsel effectively. This platform encourages open dialogue about real estate law and related inheritance matters. I invite both lawyers and non-lawyers to share updates. Together, we can explore property laws and estate management, making information accessible. Thank you for being part of this co-learning group! Please contribute by sharing links from GOV.PH websites that contain information on the latest updates involving real estate litigation and transactions. JAN EDMOND Y. RUZLawyer, Geodetic Engineer, Real Estate Brokerwww.CebuAttorney.comEmail: janruzlaw@gmail.comViber/WhatsApp: 0917.678.4457 / +63.917.678.4457

  1. 5d ago

    Another case on CLOA TITLES and effects of Agrarian Law on lands

    ⚖️ PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAW CO-LEARNING CHANNEL Jan Edmond Ruz Attorney-at-Law Geodetic Engineer / Land Surveyor Real Estate Broker 📧 Email: janruzlaw@gmail.com 📱 Viber / WhatsApp / Globe: 0917.678.4457 | +63.917.678.4457 ——— I am your host for this PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAW co-learning channel. Lawyers, real estate lawyers, developers, engineers, investors, OFWs, foreign heirs, and non-lawyers may contribute insights involving Philippine real estate law, land ownership, agrarian reform, land titles, and Supreme Court decisions. There are no boundaries in a legitimate co-learning journey. ——— 📑 TOPIC: Can a CLOA title or Transfer Certificate of Title still be cancelled years later because another person claims he should have been included as farmer-beneficiary? In this Supreme Court case, portions of land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) were awarded to farmer-beneficiaries through Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) and corresponding Transfer Certificates of Title. Several years later, another claimant filed a petition arguing that he had long occupied portions of the land and should have been included as farmer-beneficiary. The case involved: CLOA titlesTransfer Certificates of TitleAgrarian reform landCARP coverageFarmer-beneficiary disputesCancellation of titleInclusion and exclusion of beneficiariesPossession claimsDAR proceedingsIndefeasibility of titleAnd the Torrens systemOne important issue discussed by the Supreme Court: Can registered agrarian reform titles later be amended or cancelled because of claims involving occupancy and beneficiary qualification? The decision discussed the legal effects of: Delayed claims,DAR administrative proceedings,Title registration,And the protection of registered titles under Philippine law.This issue is highly relevant to: DevelopersLand banking investorsAgricultural land buyersHeirsOFWs with Philippine propertyAnd buyers of provincial or rural landMany investors assume that checking the title alone is enough. But this case shows why due diligence often requires investigation into: Actual occupancyTenancy claimsDAR coverageBeneficiary historyPossession historyTitle historySubdivision recordsSurvey verificationAnd prior agrarian proceedingsMany expensive property disputes are discovered only after acquisition, development, financing, or subdivision planning has already started. This is one reason why agricultural land transactions usually require careful review of: DAR recordsRegistry of Deeds recordsCLOA annotationsPossession issuesOccupancy conflictsAnd possible competing claimsThis page discusses: Philippine real estate lawSupreme Court decisionsLand titlesAgrarian reformSubdivision issuesInheritanceSurveysInvestor risksAnd property disputesPlease support this educational advocacy by sharing GOV.PH links on: Supreme Court decisionsDAR issuancesLRA regulationsDHSUD updatesLand registrationAgrarian reformTitle verificationLand surveysAnd real estate law developments#PhilippineRealEstateLaw #AgrarianReform #CLOATitle #TransferCertificateOfTitle #CARP #LandBanking #PropertyInvestor #DueDiligence #LandSurvey #GeodeticEngineer #InvestorProtection #PhilippineProperty #DAR #LandTitle

    34 min

  2. 5d ago

    Still a case on CLOA TITLES and effects of Agrarian Law on lands

    Jan Edmond Ruz  Attorney-at-Law  Geodetic Engineer / Land Surveyor  Real Estate Broker ——— I am your host for this PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAW co-learning channel. Lawyers, real estate lawyers, developers, engineers, investors, OFWs, foreign heirs, and non-lawyers may contribute insights involving Philippine real estate law, agrarian reform, land titles, tenancy disputes, and Supreme Court decisions. There are no boundaries in a legitimate co-learning journey. ——— TOPIC: Can CLOA titles issued under agrarian reform later be cancelled because the landowner was actually entitled to retention rights? In this Supreme Court case, the controversy involved agricultural land that had been placed under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). The case involved: CARP coverageCLOA titlesagrarian reform disputeslandowner retention rightscancellation of CLOAtenancy claimsDAR proceedingsland distributioncancellation of titleland retentionfarmer-beneficiary rightsDARAB proceedingsand agrarian reform implementationThe landowners previously sold portions of the property, but the transaction was later challenged for allegedly lacking DAR clearance. The dispute eventually led to: cancellation proceedings,tenant claims,recognition of farmer-lessees,and issuance of Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs).One important issue discussed by the Supreme Court: What happens when CLOAs are issued over land that may still fall within the landowner’s retention rights under agrarian reform laws? The decision discussed: retention rights of landownersimplementation of CARP coveragecancellation of CLOAsrights of farmer-beneficiariesfinality of agrarian rulingsand DAR implementation proceduresThis issue is highly relevant to: agricultural land buyersdevelopers acquiring agricultural landland banking investorsheirs dealing with rural propertiesOFWs acquiring farmlandand investors purchasing land with agrarian reform historyMany investors focus only on: existing titles,tax declarations,surveys,or possession,without fully investigating: DAR coverage,retention rights,tenancy claims,prior DARAB cases,CLOA history,and pending agrarian disputes.This case shows why due diligence involving agricultural land may also require: DAR verificationCLOA investigationtenancy investigationtitle tracingreview of prior DARAB decisionsretention rights verificationactual occupancy inspectionand review of agrarian reform recordsMany expensive disputes involving agricultural land are discovered only after acquisition, development planning, financing, or subdivision work has already started. This page discusses: Philippine real estate lawSupreme Court decisionsagrarian reformCLOA titlesland titlessubdivision issuesinheritancesurveysinvestor risksand property disputesPlease support this educational advocacy by sharing GOV.PH links on: Supreme Court decisionsDAR issuancesLRA regulationsland registrationagrarian reformtitle verificationtenancy lawCLOA cancellationand real estate law developmentsIt does not matter where you are. Share links on 2025 updates on real estate law. Lawyers, real estate lawyers, and non-lawyers may contribute. There are no boundaries in a legitimate co-learning journey. #PhilippineRealEstateLaw  #AgrarianReform  #CLOATitle  #CARP  #LandRetention  #DAR  #LandBanking  #PropertyInvestor  #DueDiligence  #LandTitle  #TitleVerification  #AgriculturalLand  #LandSurvey  #GeodeticEngineer  #InvestorProtection  #PhilippineProperty   #PropertyRights

    58 min

  3. 5d ago

    CLOA Title and Agrarian Reform Law

    Jan Edmond Ruz  Attorney-at-Law  Geodetic Engineer / Land Surveyor  Real Estate Broker ——— I am your host for this PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAW co-learning channel. Lawyers, real estate lawyers, developers, engineers, investors, OFWs, foreign heirs, landowners, brokers, and non-lawyers may contribute insights involving Philippine real estate law, agrarian reform, CLOA titles, land ownership, investor protection, and Supreme Court decisions. There are no boundaries in a legitimate co-learning journey. ——— TOPIC: Can a farmer-beneficiary validly transfer or waive rights over CLOA land during the 10-year prohibitory period under agrarian reform laws? In this Supreme Court decision, the Court discussed issues involving: CLOA titlesagrarian reform landCARP restrictionswaiver of rightstransfer of rightstransferability of awarded landfarmer-beneficiary rightsDAR rulesvoid transfersqualified beneficiariesland ownership disputespossession and occupancyand agrarian reform restrictions under RA 6657The controversy involved a claim over a portion of land awarded under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). One party relied on Sinumpaang Salaysay documents allegedly transferring or waiving rights over the awarded property. One important issue discussed by the Supreme Court: Can rights over CLOA land be validly transferred within the 10-year prohibitory period under agrarian reform law? The decision discussed: Section 27 of RA 6657restrictions on transfer of awarded landqualifications of agrarian reform beneficiariesactual occupancy and cultivationvalidity of waiversand prohibited transfers involving agrarian reform landThe Supreme Court emphasized that transfers, waivers, or conveyances of agrarian reform rights made in violation of the law may be void. This issue is highly relevant to: agricultural land buyersland banking investorsdevelopers acquiring agricultural landheirs dealing with rural propertiesOFWs acquiring farmlandand investors purchasing land with agrarian reform historyMany investors focus only on: possession,private agreements,tax declarations,waivers,or informal transfers,without fully examining: DAR restrictions,CLOA annotations,beneficiary qualifications,actual occupancy,cultivation requirements,and agrarian reform limitations affecting the property.This case shows why due diligence involving agricultural land may also require: DAR verificationCLOA investigationbeneficiary verificationtitle tracingoccupancy investigationcultivation verificationreview of prior DAR proceedingsand actual site inspectionMany expensive disputes involving agricultural land are discovered only after: acquisition,financing,subdivision planning,development,or substantial investment.This page discusses: Philippine real estate lawSupreme Court decisionsagrarian reformCLOA titlesland titlessubdivision issuesinheritancesurveysinvestor risksand property disputesPlease support this educational advocacy by sharing GOV.PH links on: Supreme Court decisionsDAR issuancesagrarian reform regulationsCLOA rulesland registrationtitle verificationtenancy lawand real estate law developmentsIt does not matter where you are. Share links on 2026 updates on real estate law. Lawyers, real estate lawyers, and non-lawyers may contribute.     There are no boundaries in a legitimate co-learning journey.   #PhilippineRealEstateLaw  #AgrarianReform  #CLOATitle  #CARP  #DAR  #LandBanking  #PropertyInvestor  #DueDiligence  #LandTitle  #TitleVerification  #AgriculturalLand  #LandSurvey  #GeodeticEngineer  #InvestorProtection  #PhilippineProperty  #PropertyRights  #TransferOfRights

    21 min
  4. "The right of ownership and possession by the ICCs/IPs to their ancestral domains is a limited form of ownership and does not include the right to alienate the same." - Separate Opinion

    May 16

    "The right of ownership and possession by the ICCs/IPs to their ancestral domains is a limited form of ownership and does not include the right to alienate the same." - Separate Opinion

    Welcome to your Philippine Real Estate Law Co-Learning Channel! ⚖️📐🏢 No matter where you are—from Cebu, Siargao, Palawan, and Siquijor, to Guimaras, Leyte, Iloilo, Boracay, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, or anywhere across the globe—there are no boundaries in a legitimate learning journey. Let us help each other, share updates, and contribute to legal awareness! 👤 MEET YOUR HOST: Atty. Jan Edmond Ruz ⚖️ Attorney-at-Law / Lawyer📐 Geodetic Engineer / Land Surveyor🏢 Real Estate Broker📩 Email: janruzlaw@gmail.com 📱 Viber / WhatsApp / Globe: 0917.678.4457 | +63.917.678.4457 🤝 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS ADVOCACY: This educational channel aims to make it easier for everyone to stay updated on the latest Philippine Supreme Court decisions, legal developments, and real-world property issues. You can contribute to this co-learning journey by sending links to 2026 real estate law updates to my email, Viber, or WhatsApp. Please share GOV.PH links on landmark cases, latest laws, rules, circulars, IRRs, and issuances. 📚 TOPICS WE COVER & DISCUSS: 🔍 1. Property Due Diligence & Transaction Risks Real estate due diligence & land registration issuesUnregistered deed of sale risks & undocumented property arrangementsSale without meeting of minds & lack of consent in transactionsVoid contracts involving real estate & defective/informal donations of landOwnership disputes despite having notarized documentsWhy registration strictly matters in real estate transactions⚖️ 2. Title Disputes, Forgery & Notarization Issues Land title disputes, overlapping land titles, & double sale of propertyFraudulent deeds of sale, forged property documents, & fake/simulated salesInvalid notarization & failure to verify identity before notarizationNotarized documents later declared void by courtsTransfer Certificate of Title (TCT) problems, title cancellation, & reconveyanceCloud on title disputes & quieting of title cases👥 3. Inheritance, Succession & Family Property Conflicts Co-ownership disputes & partition of inherited propertyInheritance and succession conflicts & rights of heirs in real estateExtra-judicial settlement issues & intestate succession involving landInheritance disputes among family members & family-owned property conflictsProperty transfers after the death of landownersLegal risks in buying inherited property & preserving family real estate assets🏞️ 4. Land Boundaries, Possession & Government Jurisdiction Possession versus ownership disputes & boundary/survey conflictsRoad right-of-way disputes & easement issuesLand use, zoning concerns, & land classification disputesPublic domain versus private ownership issues (Regalian Doctrine)Overlapping government jurisdiction over land (DENR vs. NCIP conflicts)Property rights inside watersheds and protected areas🏗️ 5. Developer, Corporate & Investment Risk Management Developer-buyer disputes & joint venture disagreementsSubdivision project issues & compliance concerns for developersCorporate real estate structuring & land acquisition risk managementDue diligence for developers, investors, and high-value real estate litigationLegal risks in acquiring untitled or problematic landTax declaration versus actual ownership issues & evidentiary issues in litigationProving forgery in land transactions & legal consequences of defective documentation🌿 6. Ancestral Domains & Indigenous Peoples' Rights (IPRA) Ancestral domain disputes & ancestral land claimsIndigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) issues & NCIP jurisdiction/complianceConflicts & overlaps between CADT/CALT and private titled propertiesDue diligence & land acquisition risks involving indigenous communitiesFree and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) issues & indigenous consent requirementsMining, renewable energy, & infrastructure projects affecting ancestral landsDevelopment & tourism projects inside ancestral domains (Resorts/Remote Islands)Customary law & customary succession involving ancestral property💡 JOIN THE CONVERSATION All lawyers, real estate practitioners, real estate lawyers, and non-lawyers are welcome to contribute and learn. Drop your insights, ask questions, or share recent 2026 jurisprudence in the comments below! 👇 #PhilippineRealEstateLaw #PropertyLawPH #LandTitling #AttyJanEdmondRuz #GeodeticEngineer #RealEstateBroker #LegalAwareness #CoLearning #IPRA #SupremeCourtUpdates #DueDiligence #2026LegalUpdates

    34 min
  5. The existence of an alleged notarized deed of sale is not decisive as to the existence and validity of a contract of sale.

    May 15

    The existence of an alleged notarized deed of sale is not decisive as to the existence and validity of a contract of sale.

    Jan Edmond Ruz ATTORNEY-AT-LAW / LAWYER  GEODETIC ENGINEER / LAND SURVEYOR  REAL ESTATE BROKER  Email: janruzlaw@gmail.com  Viber/WhatsApp/Globe Cell # 0917.678.4457 +63.917.678.4457  I am your host for this PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAW co-learning channel. Send links of 2026 real estate law updates to my email, Viber, or WhatsApp. Please support my advocacy by sharing GOV.PH links on landmark cases and latest laws, rules, circulars, IRRs, and issuances involving real estate transactions and cases.  This co-learning and educational channel aims to make it easier for everyone to stay updated and to share on the latest Philippine Supreme Court decisions, legal developments, and real-world discussions involving topics like:  • land title disputes • subdivision project issues • real estate due diligence • fraudulent deeds of sale • forged property documents • fake or simulated property sales • invalid notarization of real estate documents • notarized documents later declared void • failure to verify identity before notarization • transfer certificate of title (TCT) problems • title cancellation and reconveyance • co-ownership disputes • partition of inherited property • inheritance and succession conflicts • rights of heirs in real estate • extra-judicial settlement issues • intestate succession involving land • inheritance disputes among family members • family-owned property conflicts • property transfers after death of landowners • overlapping land titles • double sale of property • cloud on title disputes • quieting of title cases • land registration and titling issues • unregistered deed of sale risks • ownership disputes despite notarized documents • property still titled in deceased owner’s name • sale without meeting of minds • lack of consent in property transactions • void contracts involving real estate • defective donation of immovable property • informal family property transfers • undocumented property arrangements • legal defects in donation of land • possession versus ownership disputes • boundary and survey conflicts • road right of way disputes • easement issues • land use and zoning concerns • developer-buyer disputes • joint venture disagreements • corporate real estate structuring • land acquisition risk management • subdivision compliance concerns • due diligence for developers and investors • legal risks in buying inherited property • legal risks in acquiring untitled or problematic land • tax declaration versus actual ownership issues • evidentiary issues in property litigation • proving forgery in land transactions • legal consequences of defective documentation • why registration matters in real estate transactions • preservation of family real estate assets • succession planning involving real property • high-value real estate litigation • Philippine property law developments and jurisprudence.  Your support for this advocacy on educational discussion, legal awareness, and co-learning in Philippine real estate and property law is greatly appreciated. It does not matter where you are. Share a link on 2026 updates on real estate law. All lawyers, especially real estate lawyers, and non-lawyers may contribute. There are no boundaries in a legitimate co-learning journey. Let us help each other. Let us share updates. Let us contribute to awareness. Contributors of 2026 updates may come from any place like: Cebu, Siargao, Palawan, Siquijor, Guimaras, Leyte, Iloilo, Boracay, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Davao.

    52 min

  6. Jan 17

    11E S9 LAND DISPUTE INHERITANCE

    Jan Edmond Ruz.  ATTORNEY-AT-LAW  /  LAWYER GEODETIC ENGINEER / LAND SURVEYOR REAL ESTATE BROKER Email: janruzlaw@gmail.com Viber/WhatsApp/Globe Cell # 0917.678.4457     +63.917.678.4457 I am your host for this PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAW co-learning channel. Send links of 2025 real estate law updates to my email, Viber, or WhatsApp.  Please support my advocacy by sharing GOV.PH links on landmark cases and latest laws, rules, circulars, IRRs, and issuances involving real estate transactions and cases, especially on the following topics: It is a common idea that property tax law experts work as public officials in the LGU. It is a common idea that real estate law experts usually work in the LGU offices. your local civil registry  LCR in your area local civil registrar in your area national statistics office in your area Separation of Property Preceding Dissolution Bed and Bedding Exclusion Delivery to Surviving Spouse Payment of Paraphernal Property Debts and Charges Payment Liquidation of Husband's Capital Credit of the Conjugal Partnership Receivership or Administration by Wife Separation of Property Express Authority in Public Instrument Administration of Husband's Estate Disposition by Will Half of Conjugal Partnership Profits Purposes Specified in Articles 161 and 162 Improvements for Utility or Adornment Advancements from the Partnership Buildings Constructed During Marriage Reimbursement for Land Value Paraphernal Property Husband's Capital Livestock Upon Dissolution Presumption of Conjugal Partnership Charges and Obligations of Conjugal Partnership Tax regulation and declaration Lot boundary adjustment Birth and death record correction Legal separation and divorce Child custody and support Cyber defamation defense Deed of sale cancellation Land registration and titling Real estate financing and loan Mortgage application and approval Expropriation and land acquisition Development and zoning law Property annotation and claim Tenant and landlord legal Court representation for real estate disputes Real estate transaction and closing Rental agreement and lease Public access and land use Dispute resolution for property issues Legal surveying and land mapping Siargao property transaction Certificate correction Marriage and family law Inheritance and estate planning Real estate litigation Waiver and quitclaim Property planning and mapping Breach of contract and peaceful remedies Small claims are legal remedies Legal affidavit drafting Legal possession and ownership Marital annulment Divorce and custody Defamation and libel Land title cancellation Contract nullification Cadastral and land survey Writ and execution Land classification Right of way and access Police assistance for trespass Criminal defense is a tool to protect the innocent Criminal defense is a tool to protect the guilty from tampered evidence Contributors may come from any place like: Kampingganon, Doong, Hilotongan, Lipayran, Luyongbaybay, Mojon, Obo-ob, Patao, Putian,  Dakit, Gairan, Guadalupe, La Paz, La Purisima Concepcion, Libertad, Lourdes, Malingin,  It does not matter where

    3 min

  7. Jan 17

    10E S9 LAND DISPUTE INHERITANCE

    Jan Edmond Ruz.  ATTORNEY-AT-LAW  /  LAWYER GEODETIC ENGINEER / LAND SURVEYOR REAL ESTATE BROKER Email: janruzlaw@gmail.com Viber/WhatsApp/Globe Cell # 0917.678.4457     +63.917.678.4457 I am your host for this PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAW co-learning channel. Send links of 2025 real estate law updates to my email, Viber, or WhatsApp.  Please support my advocacy by sharing GOV.PH links on landmark cases and latest laws, rules, circulars, IRRs, and issuances involving real estate transactions and cases, especially on the following topics:  My cousin will not give me my share of inheritance Mining Claims and Rights Trade-marks and Trade-names Registration of Trade-marks Goodwill as Property Transfer of Business Name Possession and Its Kinds Ownership Retention of Isolated Land State Ownership of Formed Islands Ownership of Alluvial Deposit Islands Right of Accession with Respect to Movable Property Union of Movables Without Bad Faith Ownership of Principal Thing Indemnification for Accessory Value Determination of Principal and Accessory Presumption of Continued Possession Object of Possession Acquisition of Possession Material Occupation of a Thing Exercise of a Right Action of Our Will Legal Formalities for Possession Possession by Legal Representative Ratification of Unauthorized Possession Removal of Useful Improvements Non-refundable Luxury Expenses Bad Faith Reimbursement Obligations Liability for Litigation Costs Natural or Time-induced Improvements Liability for Deterioration or Loss Exclusion of Improvements without Payment Presumption of Continuous Possession It is a common idea that property tax law experts work as public officials in the LGU. It is a common idea that real estate law experts usually work in the LGU offices. your local civil registry  Penalty with Civil Interdiction Declared Absent Legal Separation Granted Abuse of Administrative Powers Abandonment by Husband LMB in your area partition co-owners evidence of co-ownership probate procedure last will and testament requirements executor and administrator Contributors may come from any place like: Dakit, Gairan, Guadalupe, La Paz, La Purisima Concepcion, Libertad, Lourdes, Malingin,  Duangan, Gaas, Ginatilan, Hingatmonan, Lamesa, Liki, Luca, Lumboy, Matun-og, Poblacion,  It does not matter where you are. Share a link on 2025 updates on real estate law. Lawyers and non-lawyers may contribute. There are no boundaries in a legitimate co-learning journey.

    9 min

  8. Jan 17

    9E S9 LAND DISPUTE INHERITANCE

    Jan Edmond Ruz.  ATTORNEY-AT-LAW  /  LAWYER GEODETIC ENGINEER / LAND SURVEYOR REAL ESTATE BROKER Email: janruzlaw@gmail.com Viber/WhatsApp/Globe Cell # 0917.678.4457     +63.917.678.4457 I am your host for this PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE LAW co-learning channel. Send links of 2025 real estate law updates to my email, Viber, or WhatsApp.  Please support my advocacy by sharing GOV.PH links on landmark cases and latest laws, rules, circulars, IRRs, and issuances involving real estate transactions and cases, especially on the following topics:  Positive and Negative Easements Inseparability from Estate Indivisibility of Easements Legal and Voluntary Easements Acquisition by Title or Prescription Apparent Sign of Easement Rights for Easement Use Obligations of Dominant Estate Owner Modification by Servient Estate Owner Ownership Retention by Servient Owner Extinguishment by Merger Nonuser Extinguishment how to know if a property is safe to buy how to know if a land is safe to buy Temporary or Conditional Easement Renunciation of Easement Public Use Easements Private Interest Easements legal procedures for donation reduction relationship between donations and wills donation agreements and legal obligations impact of donations on estate distribution strategies for protecting donation rights succession as mode of acquisition definition of decedent and testator Alienation of Usufruct Right Livestock Replacement Obligation Ordinary and Extraordinary Repairs Payment of Taxes and Charges Matured Credits and Security Mortgaged Immovable Usufruct Notification of Third-Party Acts Expenses in Legal Suits Extinguishment of Usufruct Death or Expiration of Period Merger with Ownership Good Faith Possessor Bad Faith Possessor Mistake in Law Basis for Good Faith Presumption of Good Faith Burden of Proof for Bad Faith Loss of Good Faith Character Presumption of Continued Possession Object of Possession Acquisition of Possession Material Occupation of a Thing Changes to Water Courses Permission for Water Use Rights of Lower Estates Construction of Rainwater Reservoirs Subterranean Water Exploration Artificially Brought Forth Waters Natural Course Abandonment Defensive Works for Water Control Clearing Obstructions in Water Courses Contribution to Construction Expenses Contributors may come from any place like: Canbantug, Canbanua, Candabong, Canlaob, Colawin, Conalum, Dagatan, Gutlang, Jampang,  Bantayan, Cebu: Atop-atop, Baigad, Balidbid, Bantigue, Baod, Botigues, Kabac, Kabangbang,  It does not matter where you are. Share a link on 2025 updates on real estate law. Lawyers and non-lawyers may contribute. There are no boundaries in a legitimate co-learning journey.

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www.cebuattorney.com Hi! I am Jan Edmond Yncierto-Ruz, your host in this co-learning channel. Welcome to a platform dedicated to providing free information and insights on real estate law and inheritance law in the Philippines for both lawyers and non-lawyers. It is crucial to stay informed about property laws and rights, especially regarding real estate, estate and succession, last wills, inheritance, absolute sale, donation inter vivos, agricultural tenancy (saop), land surveying, and other related topics. This channel assists anyone interested in collaborating with their lawyers on cases or transactions involving real estate. We share contributions from co-learners who share links from GOV.PH websites involving Supreme Court decisions, laws, rules, regulations, IRRs, circulars, and memorandums related to real estate and inheritance law. For our lawyer co-learners, please share updates. For non-lawyers, this channel will guide you in finding the right lawyer for your situation. The Supreme Court website has a "Lawyers List" to help identify suitable legal assistance. As a lawyer (attorney-at-law), notary public, geodetic engineer, land surveyor, and real estate broker, I believe in the power of shared knowledge and collaboration. I focus my sharing on these topics that interest me: Probate and Estate Matters: Insights into the probate process, including working with your lawyer on a last will and testament, estate proceedings, and extrajudicial settlements.Declaration of Heirship: Guidance on establishing a declaration of heirship and its implications for asset distribution.Shares of Inheritance: How to determine the shares of inheritance among heirs.Real Estate Lawyer Services: Clarifying the role of your own real estate attorneys in navigating your own legal challenges.Property and Land Title Issues: Understanding legalities surrounding property disputes and considerations when seeking your land title lawyer.Real Estate Contracts: Essential elements in contracts and avoiding common pitfalls by collaborating with your lawyer.Eviction Processes: Understanding tenant rights and how lawyers assist in eviction cases like unlawful detainer and forcible entry.Agrarian Reform: Discussing agrarian reform laws, agricultural tenants, and their impact on land ownership.Land Surveying: The importance of land surveys in defining property boundaries and ensuring clear titles. This channel is for those planning to visit their lawyers for legal advice involving real estate litigation, real estate transactions like absolute sales or lease agreements, and property development.  With co-learning, we share the knowledge needed to engage with your legal counsel effectively. This platform encourages open dialogue about real estate law and related inheritance matters. I invite both lawyers and non-lawyers to share updates. Together, we can explore property laws and estate management, making information accessible. Thank you for being part of this co-learning group! Please contribute by sharing links from GOV.PH websites that contain information on the latest updates involving real estate litigation and transactions. JAN EDMOND Y. RUZLawyer, Geodetic Engineer, Real Estate Brokerwww.CebuAttorney.comEmail: janruzlaw@gmail.comViber/WhatsApp: 0917.678.4457 / +63.917.678.4457

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