SC: Waived inheritance may count as donation

Inquirer.net - Oct 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Inherited property that is passed on to another after heirs deliberately waive their rights may be considered a lawful donation as long as the requirements under the law are met, the Supreme Court has ruled. In a Feb. 19 decision that was released only on Wednesday, the high tribunal upheld the earlier

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