If a friend married an American in the Phillipines about 3 years ago but he immediateley went back to the US and just passed away, is she entitled to any of his assets?

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If a friend married an American in the Phillipines about 3 years ago but he immediateley went back to the US and just passed away, is she entitled to any of his assets?

She did not see him for the entire 3 years.

Asked on April 4, 2013 under Estate Planning, California

Answers:

Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Suggest you obtain the services of a Philipine counsel who specializes in enitlement rights of a Philipine citizen who has married an American; Philipine counsel should have contact with american counsel in the state of the death of the american, to determine your inheritance rights if any. The question will come down to the validity of the marriage first.


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