Question

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Armand died intestate. His full-blood brothers, Bobby and Conrad, and half-blood brothers, Danny, Edward and Floro, all predeceased him. The following are the surviving relatives:

1. Benny and Bonnie, legitimate children of Bobby;

2. Cesar, legitimate child of Conrad;

3. Dante, illegitimate child of Danny;

4. Ernie, adopted child of Edward; and

5. Felix, grandson of Floro.

The net value of Armand's estate is P1,200,000.

1.(1) How much do Benny and Bonnie stand to inherit by right of representation? (1%)

(A) P200,000

(B) P300,000

(C) P400,000

(D) P150,000

(E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

SUGGESTED ANSWER: (E)  None of the above. If all the brothers/sisters are disqualified to inherit, the nephews/nieces inherit per capita, and not by right of representation. (Art. 975 Civil Code)

Child Brothers Benny Legitimate Inherit E None I.