Family Code · Chapter 3. System of Absolute Community · Section 4. Ownership, Administrative, Enjoyment and Disposition of the Community Property

Article 97

Disposition by will

Unamended since 1987

Current text, as of October 15, 2026

Either spouse may dispose by will of his or her interest in the community property. (n)

Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Executive Order No. 209 (Lawphil), which already includes the changes made by Executive Order No. 227 (1987) before the Code took effect, and the amending Republic Acts in our library. Later amendments made by Presidential Decrees, Batas Pambansa or other executive orders are not included. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.