What is a Certificate of Authority for a Notarial Act or CANA? Why do you need it? A Certificate of Authority for a Notarial Act is a certificate issued by the Regional Trial Court which verifies the authority of the notary public and the authenticity of the official seal and signature of the notary public […]
Marriage, while it was made with the promise of forever, sometimes does not last. When a marriage has officially been declared null abroad through the issuance of a valid divorce decree, its finality is not instantly recognized in the Philippines. In the Philippines, the foreign divorce decree must still be proven in court before it […]
Previously in the Philippines, in order to have one’s public documents executed abroad to be proven to be authentic as to the signing authority, as well as to its signature, the Red Ribbon process of authentication was in place. However, since May 14, 2019, the Apostille process replaced the Red Ribbon process following Hague Convention […]
The Hague Convention of 5 October 1961, Abolishing Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, or the Apostille Convention was entered into force in the Philippines only last May 14, 2019. It simplifies the authentication process of public documents to be used abroad. You will only need a certification by “an authority designated by the country where […]
Generally, when a decedent dies, he/she leaves properties behind the heirs to inherit. However, before full ownership or possession can be divided among heirs, the estate must first be settled. This is usually done through a judicial proceeding, however, Rule 74, Section 1 of the Revised Rules of the Court of the Philippines, provides that […]
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