Legal Guide Philippines

Is It Better to Sell or Donate an Estate? Jun 10, 2026 00:19:15 May naiwang ari-arian si Lolo o Lola, ano nga ba ang mas praktikal: ibenta ito o i-donate na lang sa mga kamag-anak? 🏠 Assets like land or houses can become a major headache if you don't choose the right legal path. Sa batas sa Pilipinas, malaki ang pagkakaiba sa buwis ng Capital Gains Tax (6%) para sa bentahan, kumpara sa Donor’s Tax (6%) para sa donasyon at may mga hidden charges pa tulad ng

WITHHOLDING TAX: BAKIT MAY KALTAS ANG SWELDO KO!? Jun 10, 2026 00:12:44 Kung nagtataka ka kung bakit may kaltas pa ring Withholding Tax sa sahod mo kahit binabawasan ka na ng SSS, PhilHealth, at Pag-IBIG, hindi ka nag-iisa! sahod-bawas na naman ba? 💸Pagdating sa usapin ng payroll at suweldo, madalas maging masakit sa bulsa at nakakalito ang diskusyon kapag nakikita mong nababawasan ang pinaghirapan mo. Maraming empleyado ang nag-aakalang sapat na ang statutory contrib

May Karapatan ba Magmana ang Ampon? (Legal Rules on Adoption & Inheritance!) May 23, 2026 00:10:01 DisclaimerThe information contained in this presentation is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. We do not guarantee any results, and the information in this presentation may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. You should not act based on any content included without seeking legal or professional advice. Only your attorney

INCOME WHILE ABROAD - Taxable ba kinikita ko as an OFW? May 22, 2026 00:18:36 DisclaimerThe information contained in this presentation is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. We do not guarantee any results, and the information in this presentation may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. You should not act based on any content included without seeking legal or professional advice. Only your attorney

YOUR TaxTIKA - FLAT OR GRADUATED INCOME TAX RATE??? May 22, 2026 00:22:00 Is your "side hustle" actually a "side headache" when it comes to the BIR? 💸 Whether you’re selling crafts online, freelancing as a designer, or doing occasional consulting, the big question remains: Kailangan mo nga ba talagang magbayad ng buwis sa extra income mo? At paano mo pipiliin ang tax rate na mas makakatipid sa bulsa mo? Sa video na ito, hihimayin natin ang "YOUR

Bakit ako nagbayad kahit nagnakaw siya? (The "Win Twice" Rule) May 22, 2026 00:08:17 DisclaimerThe information contained in this presentation is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. We do not guarantee any results, and the information in this presentation may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. You should not act based on any content included without seeking legal or professional advice. Only your attorney

THE RAKET REALITY - TAXABLE BA SIDELINE MO? May 18, 2026 00:21:32 DisclaimerThe information contained in this presentation is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. We do not guarantee any results, and the information in this presentation may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. You should not act based on any content included without seeking legal or professional advice. Only your attorney

What Happens When Employees File Labor Cases Against Employers? May 15, 2025 00:31:42 DisclaimerThe information contained in this presentation is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. We do not guarantee any results, and the information in this presentation may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. You should not act based on any content included without seeking legal or professional advice. Only your attorney

Estate Settlement Who Inherits in the Philippines May 13, 2025 00:38:02 DisclaimerThe information contained in this presentation is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. We do not guarantee any results, and the information in this presentation may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. You should not act based on any content included without seeking legal or professional advice. Only your attorney

AWOL After Resignation Jun 8, 2024 00:08:56 Pwede parin bang ma AWOL ang isang employee kahit na nakapag pasa kana ng Resignation Letter? Stay tuned because we're about to unravel the mystery of being AWOL even after resigning! Welcome to legal guide philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and im with my partner Atty. Erwin Zagala. If you need help handling AWOL cases, join

Why AWOL Happens? Jun 1, 2024 00:08:55 Nagtataka kaba kung bakit madaming emplyado ang nag a-AWOL? Curious about the reasons behind this trend and what it means for both employees and employers? Stay tuned because we're about to uncover the factors contributing to the rise in AWOL cases and what you can do about it! Welcome to legal guide philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon R

Can Boss Refuse my Resignation? May 25, 2024 00:08:10 Sawa kana ba sa trabaho mo at nag-iisip kang mag resign ngayon? But hold on, Pwede nga bang i-refuse ng boss mo ang iyong resignation? Welcome to legal guide philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and im with my partner Atty. Erwin Zagala. Today, we're gonna clear the air and talk about the ins and outs of this topic in Philippi

Why Do I Need an Affidavit of Loss? May 18, 2024 00:05:31 Bakit nga ba required ang AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS I? Have you ever wondered: Why they ask for affidavit of loss? Are you curious about the significance legally on why they ask for it. Welcome to legal guide philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and im with my partner Atty. Erwin Zagala. Stay tuned! Because we're about to uncover the impo

Implications of Issuing a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to a Non-individual May 17, 2024 00:10:34 Ever wondered kung ano ang implications of issuing a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) sa isang non-individual?Curious ka ba kung paano ito makaka affect sa legal transactions in the Philippines?Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices.Today, we're talking about the implications of issuing a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to a non-individual.

What is an SPA for? May 1, 2024 00:06:30 🔍 Wondering about the implications of issuing a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to a non-individual? 🧐 Curious how this affects legal transactions in the Philippines? Keep watching because we're about to uncover the crucial details! Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. Today, we're diving into what happens when you issue an SPA to

What is Promissory Note (PN) and Why you need one? Mar 23, 2024 00:07:11 Ano ba ang Promissory note? Bakit mo 'to kailangan sa ilang mga sitwasyon? Stay tuned because in this episode, we're about to uncover the importance of promissory notes and how they can benefit you! Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and I'm with my partner, Atty Erwin Zagala. If you want to get a

My deceased parents didn't leave a will. Should I be worried? Mar 15, 2024 00:05:54 Paano nga ba kung hindi nag-iwan ng last will and testament ang yumaong magulang mo? 😟 Dapat ba itong ikabahala? Stick around because we're about to dive deep into this topic and ease your worries! Join us as we break down complex legal issues to empower you. 📜 Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I’m Atty. Ramon Ramirez and I’m with p

How to Choose Representative for Estate Settlement Mar 8, 2024 00:07:09 Kanino mo ba pwedeng ipagkatiwala ang Estate settlement mo if you're Abroad? Paano nga ba ang process of settling estates while living outside the Philippines? Join Atty. Ramon Ramirez and his partner Atty. Erwin Zagala as they unravel the key insights on "How to Choose the Right Representative for an Estate Settlement if you're abroad" on this Legal Guide Show Episode! Ku

How Overseas Filipinos can Settle Estates from abroad? Feb 23, 2024 00:06:24 Paano mo ise-settle ang Estate ng Properties ng Loved ones mo sa Pinas kung ikaw ay nasa abroad? Curious ka ba about the legal steps you need to take as an overseas Filipino to handle your relatives estates back at home? In this Legal Guide Episode, we're about to unravel the answers to these questions and help you navigate the legal process seamlessly. Watch the video for a more detailed ex

Paano i-compute ang Estate Tax at Anong Documents ang Needed? Feb 16, 2024 00:15:55 Paano nga ba mag-compute ng estate tax sa Pilipinas at ano ang mga kailangang dokumento? Ngayon, tutulungan ka namin intindihin ito ng madali.In this legal guide show episode, Atty. Ramon Ramirez and Atty. Erwin Zagala provides a simplified guide on computing estate tax in the Philippines and outlines the necessary documents for the process. Watch the video for a more detailed explanation. If you

How to transfer property ng nakapangalan sa ninuno mo? Feb 9, 2024 00:15:17 Meron ba kayong lupa or ibang properties na hirap kayong ibenta kasi nakapangalan pa sa ninuno? This is a very typical problem in the Philippines.In this episode of The Legal Guide Show, Atty. Erwin Zagala at Atty. Ramon Ramirez discuss the common problems ng pagmamana ng lupa sa Pilipinas ngunit nahihirapang ipagbili dahil sa mga legal na reasons. They highlight reasons why properties remain in t

Is immediate resignation allowed? Jan 31, 2024 00:07:08 𝗣𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗸𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗴-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆? 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟯𝟬-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱? Sa episode na ito, we're going to talk about if legal ba para sa isang employer na hilingin na mag-extend ka beyond the 30-day turnover period pagkatapos mag-resign. Alamin natin ang mga detalye ng voluntary extension versus compulsory stay, pati na rin ang mga provisions sa ilalim ng Labor Code a

How to sell properties in the name of your deceased loved ones? Nov 19, 2023 00:08:26 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆? Did you know that extrajudicial settlement of estate can make it easier to sell the property in the name of the deceased? Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. I'm Atty. Ramon Ramirez and I'm with my partner, Atty. Erwin Zagala. Today, we&#39

Tips kung paano maiiwasan ang disputes ng heirs during Estate Settlement Oct 25, 2023 00:06:05 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? Did you know that these disputes can often be avoided with proper planning and communication? Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. Today, we're talking about how heirs can avoid disputes during the estate settlement of their parent's assets. If you want to lea

Bakit mahirap Mag disiplina ng Empleyado sa Pilipinas? Apr 23, 2023 00:04:25 Hirap ka din bang disiplinahin ang mga empleyado mo? Bilang abogado, nakita na namin tong mga problema na to sa mga kliyente namin. kaya ito ang pag uusapan natin today - Disciplining your employees. Welcome to legal guide Philippines where we simplified the law to help you make better choices! Ano ano nga ba ang dahilan kung bakit hirap ang employer, sa paglagay ng linya between ikaw (boss) at

Paano makakatulong ang Incident Reports (I.R.) to properly address work violations? Mar 25, 2023 00:04:05 Workplace violations can have serious consequences for both employees and employers in the Philippines. How can these violations be properly documented and addressed? This is where incident reports come in. Today, we're talking about Incident Reports. - Ano ba ito? - Why are they important? - How to fill it out? - What happens after it is submitted? Learn all of these by watching the ful

Ano ba ang SPA (Special Power of Attorney)? Mar 18, 2023 00:06:03 Ano nga ba yung SPA na hinahanap minsan? Saan kinukuha ito? Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices. Today, we're talking about SPAs or Special Power of Attorney. If you want to get a guide to legal documents, get a copy of our book Notary not included at info.legalguide.ph/notary This book will guide you on how to draft the most commo

Terminal Leave: Pwede bang mag leave ang nag resign na empleyado during turnover period? Mar 11, 2023 00:05:48 Pwede bang mag leave ang nag resign na empleyado during turnover? Pwede ba silang mag demand na mag leave kung gusto nila? Welcome to Legal Guide Philippines where we simplify the law to help you make better choices.   Today, we're talking about terminal leaves, or yung mga tao na nag tuturn over na pagkatapos mag resign. Watch until the end to know the answer to this question.  &nb

Ano ang best time to issue Company Policies? Mar 3, 2023 00:05:54 Kailan ang tamang panahon para maglabas ng rules at policy para sa opisina?   Ano ang tamang timing para malakas ang impact nito sa team ninyo?  Today, we're discussing the best time to issue your rules and policies.  The best time to create a policy is when the waters are not turbulent. Same thing sa trabaho, tumiming ka na wala pang agos ng maling behavior.   Stay w

Anu-ano ang mga dapat asikasuhin kung magpatakbo ka ng negosyo? Sep 29, 2022 00:27:50 Ano ang mga dapat asikasuhin 'pag nagpapatakbo ka na ng negosyo?   Ano ang mga tips na gustong ipaalam sayo ng accountant mo pero di lang ninyo napapag usapan? Ang daming negosyante, pero hindi lahat nakakapatakbo ng negosyo nila ng tama. Lalo na pag dating sa business records.   Anu-ano ba ang mga usual na issues na na-eencounter ng mga negosyante at paano ba masosolusyunan an

Can you suspend an employee while there's an ongoing investigation (PREVENTIVE SUSPENSION)? Jul 14, 2022 00:27:56 Para sa mga amo, puwede ba ninyo i-suspinde ang isang empleyado habang iniimbistigahan sa violation nya o preventive suspension?  Sa mga empleyado, ano ang mga karapatan ninyo pag nasuspinde?   Ito yung tanong ng mga readers natin ngayon, 2 sila:  "Hi Sir, I was put on a preventive suspension for 5 days due to neglect of duty, I am working as a supervisor in a BPO company. I re

How should you pay the estate taxes of your deceased parents? Jul 7, 2022 00:29:02 What if you’re going to sell a property you inherited but it’s still in the name of your parents? How should you settle the estates of a deceased married couple? Where should you pay the estate tax for each of them?  A lot of the properties we help buy or sell, are usually inherited properties that are still in the name of the parents, grandparents, or even siblings of grandparents. And the b

Can a former filipino own land in the Philippines? Jun 23, 2022 00:26:09 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨?   We all know that our Constitution currently prohibits foreigners from owning land in the Philippines. But does this apply to Filipinos, who became citizens of another country?    A lot of our countrymen who worked abroad for many years want to eventually retire back here in the motherland.  But what if they’v

What should you do when you've lost your land title? Jun 16, 2022 00:26:18 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚? 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙩? Physical titles are prone to be lost. Whether it gets stolen, lost by floods, fires, or earthquakes... There’s a lot that can happen.  What can we do to replace it if you can’t find it? Is it a matter of just filing an affidavit of loss and you get a new copy? This is exactly what one of our readers wanted to know.  Her name is Mic

Can an illegitimate child inherit from grandparents? Jun 9, 2022 00:25:37 𝘿𝙤  𝙮𝙤𝙪  𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚  𝙖𝙣  𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚  𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙?   𝘿𝙞𝙙  𝙮𝙤𝙪  𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧  𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧  𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩  𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧  𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨  𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮  𝙖𝙧𝙚  𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣  𝙞𝙩  𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨  𝙩𝙤  𝙞𝙣𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚?  Let's face it, illegitimate children exist all around us. And it's not their fault that they are. But somehow, growing up, we were given the impression that the

What if someone claims that they own your land? Jun 2, 2022 00:26:31 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙛 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙨 “𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙪𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙, 𝙬𝙚 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩! 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙨.” How do you protect your family? What are the laws related to this? This is exactly what happened to Rachel who said: “Atty, we have a land na binili ng lolo at lola ko more than 20yrs ago and meron po kaming deed of sale sa lupa na yun.  Namatay na yung grandp

Getting terminated due to negligence May 26, 2022 00:27:34 Do you know how employees are terminated because of gross and habitual negligence? Is this allowed and what is the process for doing so? Today's episode involves an employee who is contesting her termination. But people on both sides can learn a lot from this, both employers and employees.   This episode is brought to you by "The Complete Employee Discipline System" A book that teaches o

If a property is given to you, does it also belong to your spouse? May 19, 2022 00:28:06 Are your parents planning to give you real property? Will the property form part of the conjugal property in case the heir is married?  It’s normal for our parents to give us their properties.  Usually, parents like transferring their properties to their kids when they are already old… and usually, the children are already married. So what usually happens is itong lupang ito para kay Kuy

Can they require me to stay beyond the turnover period? May 13, 2022 00:26:11 Can your employer force you to stay in your job beyond the turnover period? Do you have to stay in your job until a replacement is found before you leave? Resigning employees face this dilemma sometimes when their employer tells them not to leave until there is a replacement for their position. But let me ask, is that your responsibility? Let's find out the answer in our discussion! Let us al

Dealing with Mental Health issues at work May 5, 2022 00:29:26 Today, we will be talking about Mental Health Issues at work and at school. To give you more things to think about and more resources to work with, we brought along a special guest, Coach Aileen Santos. Coach Aileen's background is in Counselling Psychology, a registered Guidance Counselor, and a Certified Professional Coach internationally working with schools and corporations. Let's understand d

Guide to voting for a President and Vice President Apr 28, 2022 00:26:27 Paano ba pumili ng Presidente at Vice President na iboboto?  Ano ang dapat mong bantayan para tama ang pipiliin mo?  Minsan, mas masinop pa tayo kung bibili ng TV or cellphone kaysa pag pili ng iboboto. Sisilipin mo kung ilang ram, ano ang resolution, at ano ang memory ng phone.   Ngayon, tuturuan namin kayo kung paano tignan at intindihin ang specs ng isang posisyon para matul

What do Senators and Congressmen do for you? Apr 21, 2022 00:27:35 What do the senators and congressmen really do?  What is the difference between the two?  How will you know who's fit for the positions?  Atty. Erwin: "When I was a child, all of the officials look the same to me. When I became an attorney, that's when I realized the benefits of the people in society are different.  The functions are very much different." So, in this episode,

How to choose the right Governor, Mayor, Counselor, and Board Member this election. Apr 14, 2022 00:26:52 The election is soon to come, and there are lots of people running for positions.  There's a mayor, councilor, in some places, governor, board member.  The question is...  how would you choose the right candidate for the positions?  So, the purpose of this video is to widen the selection criteria.  Not the one who dances, but for you to understand what is the main reason f

How Do Barangay Officials Help You Apr 7, 2022 00:24:59 What are the roles of the people in the barangay? And, who would you know who's fit for the position you'll be voting for in the barangay. When you leave the house, the first officials you'll see are from the barangay. Tanods are included because they're the frontliners when it comes to government units. But not a lot of people understand. What are the jobs of different people in the barangay?

How does the Philippine government work? Mar 31, 2022 00:26:29 Are you confused about this election?  Do you know your votes for, this May?  The wall is too loud. All those comments, there are a lot of colors.  They only talk about the election.  But sometimes, with all of the comments for each candidate, you are the one who'll be stressed out.  You might not know what will you believe in.  And worse, you yourself, do not know wh

How to write a professional resume Mar 23, 2022 00:27:53 Are you applying for a job right now? Do you want to increase the chances of you getting hired? Most applicants fail to get considered because they fail to make a very good impression. And how do you make a good impression when you're applying? It's through submitting a good resume. So this episode is all about helping you guys who are trying to get into new positions or into new companies.

5 Tips if you're recruiting an employee with StackPH Mar 17, 2022 00:27:57 Are you hiring right now? Are you having trouble finding qualified applicants? A lot of employers have a hard time finding employees who are a good fit for their team. They have a lot of questions such as: -What is one thing I could do to increase the chances of recognizing the right employee? -How important is the resume? -What are the things I should look out for in the interview? -How can I

Are You A Dummy Incorporator? Mar 10, 2022 00:27:03 Did somebody give you 1 share or 1% share in a corporation just because they needed to complete the minimum number of shareholders?  We see this a lot in family corporations and businesses. Stockholders whose names are placed in the corporation as owners, when in fact they don’t have any investment in the corporation…or they’re not even involved in the corporation at all.   Many times

What am I entitled to if I resign now? Mar 3, 2022 00:26:50 So, you're thinking of resigning right now. But you're having second thoughts because you're not sure what you will be entitled to when you leave. We get this question a lot from readers and clients, just like our reader, Glenn, who asks: "Atty, I am hesitant to resign because I'm not sure what I would be entitled to. Can you give me some ideas on what I would get if I leave my work?" If you'

Tips for dealing with your Kasambahay Feb 24, 2022 00:27:21 What are the things you should know about having a kasambahay at home? What are the do's and don'ts you should be aware of as a boss? Just like our reader, Sam, who asks: "Hi, Atty. We're a young couple starting out. And we're about to hire our first kasambahay. Do you have any tips that would help me deal with my kasambahay fairly?" If you're thinking the same thing, stick around as we tackle

Do We Really Need To Notarize? Feb 17, 2022 00:26:51 Have you ever signed a document, had it notarized, and wondered... What's the purpose of all this?  Do we really need to have our documents notarized all the time?  Everyone, at some point in their life,  has or will experience going to the notary and having their document notarized.   We can find notaries everywhere, from the big law offices in Makati and BGC to the side st

Putting Your Properties In The Name Of Your Kids Feb 10, 2022 00:26:41 Are you considering putting your property in the name of your kids (by selling or donation) as some sort of succession planning tool? We hear this all the time. Parents buying properties, thinking of their children’s future, putting it in the names of their kids so that even as kids, they already have assets.   So our question for today comes from Lani H, and she writes: “Attorney, If pare

Can the employee leave earlier if they complete the turnover before the 30-day period? Feb 3, 2022 00:27:19 If the employee resigns and they've completed the turnover, are they required to stay? How can they leave even if the 30-day turnover isn't done yet? A lot of resigning (or about to resign employees) have this on their mind just like our reader, Kira, who asks: "Atty, I have recently resigned from my job due to family matters and conflicts. I gave the resignation letter to our manager on the sa

How to terminate employees properly? Jan 27, 2022 00:27:42 How do you terminate an employee properly in the Philippines? Are there requirements that need my attention as a boss? This seems to be a recurring question from our readers and clients so we decided to make a video out of it.  Just like our reader, Kyle, who asks: Attorney, I have an employee that committed a violation at work. I was about to tell him "You're fired!" but my business partn

What are employees supposed to do during the turnover period? Jan 13, 2022 00:27:01 So you've passed your resignation papers, and you're now turning them over with your previous employer. But you're wondering "What am I supposed to be doing right now?" Just like our reader, Luchiel, who asks: "I just want to clarify things regarding my resignation. My employer asked me to present a report to the board of directors because my manager can’t report it. Am I allowed to decline bec

What if there was no employment contract given? Jan 6, 2022 00:26:53 A good indicator that a business is being run professionally is if they issue employment contracts to employees. It takes a mature business to realize the value of an employment contract and use it to make its legal systems easier to run. But the employment contract leads to so many misconceptions, both on the employer's and the employee's side. One of the most common questions we get on our site

How To Choose A Business Partner Dec 30, 2021 00:27:39 They say that "The key to a happy life is a happy wife.” That's for romantic relationships, but I think that principle applies equally to business relationships. Having a good partner ensures that all of your actions are in line and you can focus on external challenges as a team. This is one of the things our student, Sam, was thinking of when he asked: "Attorney, I'm currently setting up a busine

What is contract to sell? Dec 23, 2021 00:26:45 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 sig

What you need to know about the Estate Tax Amnesty Dec 16, 2021 00:26:28 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 da

Help I need an SPA - How do you make one? Dec 8, 2021 00:27:05 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

Buying property from someone who has already died. Dec 2, 2021 00:25:12 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

Can employee with pending case resign? Nov 24, 2021 00:24:16 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,

It's sad to belong to a second family (when the estate comes along) Nov 17, 2021 00:23:53 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 ful

Affidavit of Loss Finally Explained Nov 10, 2021 00:16:35 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 Certi

There's a will, now what? Nov 4, 2021 00:25:14 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…Ta

3 Tips for Making a Code of Discipline Oct 28, 2021 00:19:59 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

Tips on How to Get Started on Estate Settlement Oct 21, 2021 00:22:39 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

Can the employee get their final pay without getting a clearance? Oct 14, 2021 00:17:23 When a relationship ends, it's best for the parties to pick themselves up and move on, but what if there are unsettled matters and unfinished things left undone? This also happens in work situations where an employee resigns or is terminated and yet they don't go through the clearance process. Walang closure, Attorney.  So just like this question from Angela N. who asks:    "With re

Who are the VIP's of Estate Settlement Oct 7, 2021 00:20:39 Have you ever heard this line from your parents? "If you don't study, you'll never get anything from me." Or worse, "If you marry that person, you won't get any inheritance from me." Can your parents leave really you out of their will? We always hear these kinds of statements in the movies or local tv shows.  In real life, we also hear these lines jokingly from our parents or even grandparent

Why do Filipinos feel embarrassed when asking someone to sign a contract? Sep 30, 2021 00:17:25 I want to talk about something that’s wrong with our culture. That’s the hiya factor. Especially when it gets in the way of legal matters. I want you to do an exercise with me. Close your eyes and imagine for a moment... your best friend is asking for your help financially. You see that it’s legit, and you want to help. I want you to imagine saying that you will draft a contract for them to sign.

When can I ask for separation pay from my employer? Sep 23, 2021 00:23:32 Today, let’s talk about employees who are thinking of resigning, or have been terminated or separated from their jobs. I’m going do a magic trick right now and try to guess the most burning question in their heads. Are you ready?   I bet they’re thinking: “Will I receive separation pay?” And it’s the same question that our reader, Lailan M.,  asked “Attorney, if an employee has been

Can You Extend the Probationary Period Sep 15, 2021 00:14:43 We all know people who seem to have what it takes to make it in their careers. We see their potential,  yet somehow they end up failing when put to the test. This situation appears in work situations, especially with probationary employees who fail performance evaluations. So take this question from Angela R., and she asks us.  "Attorney, if a probationary employee needs more training o

Contract of Sale vs. Deed of Donation. Which should you choose? Sep 11, 2021 00:19:42 Are you transferring property to a loved one? Or is a loved one transferring property to you? What is the best way to transfer property between relatives? In the Philippines, it’s typical for parents to transfer properties to their children during their lifetime…Either as a gift, or an advanced inheritance. Sometimes they do this so that the properties are already transferred before they pass away

How you can get into trouble by sharing too much information Sep 1, 2021 00:15:09 Imagine that you were talking to someone and suddenly you get asked a question. Turns out you know a lot about this subject. So you happily answer on and on and on. The person you're talking to seems interested and keeps listening, even taking notes. You end the conversation and you're happy you were able to help. But then, you suddenly wonder... Should I have said that? Didn’t I disclose too much

4 Things to Consider in Starting a Company Aug 26, 2021 00:12:01 Do you have a side business?  Maybe an online business using Facebook marketplace or some other platform? Are you wondering if it's time to level up your online business by forming a company? The pandemic has destroyed a lot of jobs, but it's also created a lot of entrepreneurs and opportunities. Many of us have decided to take action by having a side business to augment or even replace our s

When should you demote employees? Aug 19, 2021 00:17:29 Is demotion legal in the Philippines? Is there a way for you to give employees a second chance but protect the company at the same time? A lot of owners, managers, and supervisors are confused about demotion. Take this question from Jenny which was submitted thru our topic request board, and she says: “Attorney, Is it legal to demote an employee? How do we impose it without going into litigation

3 Powerful Guidelines to Manage AWOL Cases Aug 12, 2021 00:10:50 One of the hardest violations to handle for any owner, manager or supervisor is AWOL or Absence without Leave. It happens when an employee disappears without warning. They don't give a notification, reason or warning. When you get into work one day, they're not there. Take this reader who asks: "Attorney, one of our employees suddenly disappeared from work. No notice, no message, he just disappear

How To Make a Probationary Contract Like a Lawyer Aug 5, 2021 00:11:09 If you have a great team, letting in the wrong person can destroy it. If you hire the wrong person there can be bad personalities that spread rumors and cause fights You may be hiring a poor performer that slows everyone down, or you may hire people who aren't happy in their position and end up infecting the rest with a bad attitude. Now, to avoid this, you have to hi well, and hiring well, starts

3 Mistakes Bosses Make When Making a Certificate of Employment Jul 29, 2021 00:14:40 If a person leaves your team, are you obligated to help them out afterward? What do you owe them? A common question that pops up is about the certificate of employment, or a CEO being requested by former employees. Now this question from our website reader captures it perfectly: "Attorney, I went AWOL from my former employer. Now I'm applying with a new company and they need a certificate of emplo

Tips for drafting a Notice to Explain (NTE) Jul 22, 2021 00:10:25 One of the hardest things to do as a leader is making sure your team moves in one direction. When a team member goes another way or breaks the rules, it's the leader's job to get them back on track. But how do you call them out on their mistake? Under the labor code, you do this by issuing a Notice to Explain. It's the first step to give employees due process before imposing penalties. But not a l

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