Civil Law, 2015 Bar — Question IV-B

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Bert and Joe, both male and single, lived together as common law spouses for 20 years and raised the son of Bert's brother without legally adopting him, acquiring real estate registered as co-owners. Bert died intestate, survived by his biological siblings, Joe, and the boy. (B) What are the successional rights of the boy Bert and Joe raised as their son? (2%)

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