If you're buying real property such as a lot,  condo or house, then congratulations! It's going to be helpful if you're confident with all of the documents and the title transfer process. At some point in the process, you will encounter the CONTRACT TO SELL, one of the most common legal documents out there.  

But some people ask, "What exactly is a Contract to sell?" Most people keep signing it without understanding what it's for. Sometimes they ask "How is this different from a Deed of Absolute Sale? How do i make one and ensure that it contains everything that i need."  If you're asking the same thing, then stick around as we talk about it on today's episode.   This episode is brought to you by "Notary not included" a guide to the 7 most requested legal forms. It's a book that teaches what legal documents do, how they're made and what to look out for. The book also includes downloadable soft copy templates which you can use for yourself. Let legal documents help you with everyday life. 

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So, how many of you have family properties that are still in the name of your grandparents... Or, worse, how about great grandparents? Yeah.

How many of you are worried that the government will charge you so much in back taxes and fees?

There's a lot.

Now, how many of you would like to get all of these issues settled legally with the most minimum taxes?

That has the most amount. Day in, and day out we see this.

Families don't transfer their properties from their parents or grandparents because they're all afraid of how much it will cost.

So what happens? Many times they ignore the issue or leave the problem to the next generation.

Usually, some of the kids from the next generation, go abroad, build their lives there and only deal with the problem when there is someone offering them to buy the property here in the Philippines.

And this is exactly the situation of one of our readers, Elaine G.

"Attorney, my mom, and her siblings inherited property from our disease lolo sometime in 2001.

It was our ancestral home, located in a town center. They didn't do anything to transfer the title to them. They recently decided to sell the property and got a very good offer.

We found out that we still need to pay estate taxes from when my lolo died.

This is potentially very big since he died in 2001. Is there any way to get a discount or some consideration from the tax?

My mom is currently living in the US and had no idea that this needed to be paid at the time. It seems unfair that we will now have to pay for this. Is there something that we can bring or ask the BIR to do to get any discounts or deductions?"

If you or anyone in your family is in a similar situation as Elaine, stay tuned.

This video is brought to you by the Estate Settlement Guide. The fastest

way to Orient surviving family members when a loved one passes away.

You will learn the basics of succession to know who can inherit and how much it will guide you through the next steps your family needs to take so you don't incur penalties and you transfer the property to the heirs properly protect your family legacy, avoid unnecessary penalties.

Go to info.legalguide.ph/estate to learn more.

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It's nice when you have enough time to take care of everything in your life, from your business to personal transactions, or even deal with the government.  

Having an abundance of time is such a great blessing.  But, what if you have some things to look out for?  But you're too busy to get it done? 

What if you have to claim a document from a government agency and you just can't get a leave from work?  

What if you need to apply for something important?  But things at the household are keeping you there.  

Now, this is exactly what one of our top fans, Sheigh M...  

"Attorney, I often encounter anSPA when it comes to banks and government agencies.  I just comply with it to get the transaction over with. But I've always been curious about what it meant and how to make it myself.  Now, I may need it because I'm going to the province but my condo is in the middle of being sold.  What if a buyer comes in while I'm not there?  Can you help me authorize my brother so that he can act in my place?"

 If you ever found yourself in the same situation as Sheigh,  Stick around as we explain this.  

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Are you in the process of buying property from someone only to find out?

Wait, wait, wait...

It's still in the name of their parents, or worse, their grandparents. Or are you trying to sell property that you inherited but the title is still in the name of your great grandfather?

Buying property plays such an important part in our day-to-day lives. For some, it can mean fulfilling a lifelong dream to provide shelter for their family. For some, it can be the next step, like starting a business where the possibilities are endless.

Many times it involves a relatively big investment on the part of the buyer, which is why it's very important that the transaction is as risk-free as possible. So what happens now if the property we are about to buy or sell in is in the name of someone who died long ago? Is this a deal-breaker? Is there something fishy going on? If not, how much additional effort is involved when dealing with this situation.

So our question for today comes from Bernadette... And she writes:

"Attorney, my husband and I are finally ready to buy property for our young family. We found a house and lot which fits our needs and our budget. But when we started talking to the sellers, we found out that the property is not in their name. It's still in the name of their parents. This raised so many red flags for me (sayang.)

It's a shame because we really like the property. How difficult is this situation to solve? What should I look out for? If you or anyone in your family is in a similar situation as Bernadette, stay tuned!

Learn the next steps your family needs to take so you don't incur penalties and you can transfer the property properly.

Go to info.legalguide.ph/estate

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When a person does something wrong, it’s only fair that we hold them accountable for what they did, right? But what if the person wants to wash themselves of responsibility or wants to escape the consequences of what they did? 

This happens in work situations when a person is under investigation for a work violation, and suddenly, they say, “Sir, resign na lang po ako ako.” What then happens, what effect will it have on the pending case?  This is exactly what  Angela N. is wondering about when she submitted this question on our website and she says: “Attorney, how do we manage employees with pending admin cases who would like to resign while their case is still ongoing. Should the leaders/HR consider/accept the resignation? How would the HR/Leaders handle this?”  If you would like to know the answer as well, stick around as we talk about your options.

This episode is brought to you by "The Complete Employee Discipline System" A book that teaches owners, managers, and supervisors how to handle any offense easily and systematically. It provides step-by-step procedures from incident reports all the way to the clearance process. Stand your ground and discipline with confidence.  

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What happens when you meet the love of your life…but you’re already married? What can happen if someone starts another family without first properly ending the first marriage?  

Paraang may naaalala ako diyan na kanta.

  While having multiple families is generally not acceptable in our society we seem to always hear this happening around us. Our gossip magazines and websites are full of stories ranging from our favorite actors all the way to our politicians. Regardless of the reasons or justifications, regardless of your personal or even religious beliefs on this matter, the law will have something to say about that. There will be legal effects to this situation which cannot be swept under the rug and be healed through time.   So our question for today comes from JOY, which is not her real name because she asked to remain anonymous.

 She writes: “Attorney, maybe you can help us. Our mom and dad have been together for 37 long years and they have 3 kids. My dad met my mom when they were OFWs and were both stationed in Riyadh. They are still in love now as they were when they first started dating. They are so happy in love together and there is no denying that they are each other’s soulmate.” But Attorney, there is a bit of a hitch. My dad was married for 2 years to another woman and they had 2 kids. My dad claims that he was only forced to marry her because he got her pregnant but they were never compatible.  They split but never formalized anything. My dad was already separated from his original wife long before he met my mom. My father is in contact with the original family and we are civil with each other. But heard that the original wife still has bad feelings against my dad and his new family.  Should we be worried?  

  If you or anyone in your family is in a similar situation as JOY stick around as we discuss this interesting story….  This video was brought to you by the Estate Settlement Guide. The fastest way to orient surviving family members when a loved one passes away. You will learn the basics of succession to know who can inherit and how much. It will guide you through the next steps your family needs to take so you don't incur penalties and you transfer the property to the heirs properly.  

Protect your family legacy! Avoid unnecessary penalties

! Go to info.legalguide.ph/estate to learn more.

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How many of you have lost things before? How many are prone to misplacing things all over the place?   We leave umbrellas, we leave keys, and even cellphones behind all the time.

 Most of the time, we can replace them anytime as long as we can buy new ones. However, the hardest to replace are documents that have legal significance. Driver’s Licenses, School or Company ID’s, or Certificates. When these get lost, we are usually required to submit an Affidavit of Loss.

  As a non-lawyer, you may be asking:  “Attorney, what exactly is an affidavit of loss? Why do they ask me to submit it? When I submit it, what exactly am I saying there? Can you explain it to me before I sign it?”  If you’ve ever signed an affidavit of loss before but never understood what it is, stay tuned as we explain it to you.  

This episode is brought to you by "Notary not included" a guide to the 7 most requested legal forms. It's a book that teaches what legal documents do, how they're made, and what to look out for. The book also includes downloadable soft copy templates which you can use for yourself. Let legal documents help you with everyday life.  

 Go to info.legalguide.ph/notary to learn more.

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The information contained in this presentation is provided for informational purpose only, and should not be construed as legal advice. We do not guarantee any results, and the information on this presentation may not constitute the most-up-to-date legal or other information. you should not act on the basis on any content included without seeking legal or professional advice. Only your attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein - and your interpretation of it - is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.

Have you ever heard of a Last Will and Testament? What do you think happens when you encounter this here in the Philippines? Atty. Erwin, what is the first thing that comes into mind when we think of Wills?  Let me guess…may malaking sala. Everyone is seated. Nakaitim lahat. Darating na si Attorney na matanda. Naka black suit. May dalang malaking attache case. Bubuksan. Babasahin yung Will…Tapos… Is it really like that?   

Our question for today comes from Emily S. who asks: “Attorney, please advise us. My father died 6 months ago due to Covid. We found a handwritten Will among his things. The Will says that it leaves 2 of his properties to my mom, to me and my siblings.  Can we submit my dad’s Will to the property registration office so that they can transfer the titles to us? Our relatives say that we should submit it to court. Is that true? Please help clarify our next steps should be.”  

If you are in a similar situation as Emily, stay tuned as we answer her question.  This video was brought to you by the Estate Settlement Guide. The fastest way to orient surviving family members when a loved one passes away. You will learn the basics of succession to know who can inherit and how much. It will guide you through the next steps your family needs to take so you don't incur penalties and you transfer the property to the heirs properly. Protect your family legacy! Avoid unnecessary penalties!  

Go to info.legalguide.ph/estate to learn more.

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Most fights happen when one person does something that the other wasn’t expecting. It can also be the other way around when a person fails to do something that the other was relying on. In all relationships, you can resolve a lot of conflicts before they happen if you set the proper expectations at the start. Each person would know what is expected of them, and what behaviors they can expect from others as well.   And the same thing goes for work relationships.  

 Today let's talk about setting expectations properly at work. Most businesses do this by creating a Code of Discipline.  And that is exactly what  our reader, Ely, is going thru when he asked:  

"Atty, what are the things that would guide us  when  establishing a Code of Discipline both for start-ups and for companies with existing codes?" 

Today, we’ll share some thoughts that would make the creation and implementation of a Code of Discipline easier. Stay tuned.  This episode is brought to you by "The Complete Employee Discipline System" A book that teaches owners, managers, and supervisors how to handle any offense easily and systematically. It provides step-by-step procedures from incident reports all the way to the clearance process. Stand your ground and discipline with confidence.  

  Go to info.legalguide.ph/discipline to learn more.

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A loved one has just died.  There are properties left behind. Do you have any idea how to get started?

Losing a loved one is a terrible experience…especially when the loss is sudden, unexpected and possibly preventable.  Because of the pandemic, we’ve been losing so many loved ones, grandparents, parents, uncles, friends, cousins, acquaintances.  These days, we seem to be extending condolences to our Facebook friends and acquaintances at least once a week.

When there is a loss in a family, the last thing we want to do is think about inheritance, settling of their estate and moving on with our lives. But at the end of the day, settling their estate can’t be avoided.

Our question for today comes from Sarah C. who asks:

“Attorney, my grandfather just died. And my mom and her siblings(who are all in the US) have assigned me to take care of transferring everything to us including 3 properties.  I don’t know what to do.  It seems like there’s so much I need to do and I feel overwhelmed. Do you have any tips on what I should do first? How I can start this process?  ”

If you or your family is in a similar situation as Sarah, stay tuned as we answer her question.

**Sponsor text** - This video was brought to you by the Estate Settlement Guide. The fastest way to orient surviving family members when a loved one passes away. You will learn the basics of succession to know who can inherit and how much.  It will guide you through the next steps your family needs to take so you don't incur penalties and you transfer the property to the heirs properly.

Protect your family legacy! Avoid unnecessary penalties!

Go to info.legalguide.ph/estate to learn more.

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The information contained in this presentation is provided for informational purpose only, and should not be construed as legal advice. We do not guarantee any results, and the information on this presentation may not constitute the most-up-to-date legal or other information. you should not act on the basis on any content included without seeking legal or professional advice. Only your attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein - and your interpretation of it - is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.