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The Next Hurdle: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your BIR eCAR for Inherited Land

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  You’ve finally gathered the siblings, signed the Extrajudicial Settlement (EJS), and figured out the newspaper publication details. You might think the hardest part is behind you, but there is one massive gatekeeper you still have to pass before the property can officially be transferred to your names: the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) . To change the name on a land title, the Registry of Deeds will strictly demand an eCAR (Electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration) . Think of the eCAR as your official "tax clearance" proving that the government has received its fair share of estate taxes. If your documents are disorganized, a single trip to your Revenue District Office (RDO) can quickly turn into a frustrating circle of rejections. Here is exactly how to navigate the BIR eCAR process without losing your mind—or your budget. 📋 The eCAR Document Checklist Before you step foot inside your specific RDO, make sure you have these core documents compiled neatly in a fol...

Unilateral Deed of Sale

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Magandang araw po!  It's sharing time again and this is about Unilateral Deed of Absolute Sale. I believe this topic is very timely and useful especially that we have a lot of Overseas Filipino Worker. With the coming of the Christmas season, a lot may consider investing their hard earned money into real estate. That would be a very sound decision. What is a Unilateral Deed of Sale It is still a Deed of Absolute Sale document, however, only one party to the sale transaction signs the deed of sale. Of course, it is the Seller who will sign.  One reason for executing this kind of sale document is the fact that the Seller and Buyer may not be at the same location at the time of the transaction. It may be difficult for them to meet due to distance, for example an OFW. He is working overseas and it may not be practical for him to go home to perfect the sale. He may be also hesitant to give a Special Power of Attorney to a relative way back home. For this reason, a Unilateral Deed o...