| Front | 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.(3) How much is Ernie's share in the net estate? (1%) (A) P 0. (B) P400,000. (C) P150,000. (D) P200,000. (E) None of the above. |
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| Back | SUGGESTED ANSWER: A or E The legal relationship created by adoption is strictly between the adopter and the adopted. It does not extend to the relatives of either party (Sayson v. CA, GR Nos. 98224-25, January 23, 1992). |
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