X executed a will instituting his heirs. It was discovered 15 years after his death, hence, the heirs consulted you whether they can still file a petition for its probate, considering that they have already extrajudicially settled his estate. What is your advice?
A)Yes, because the probate of a will is imprescriptible as it is mandated by public policy.
B)No more because it has already prescribed.
C)Yes because they cannot extrajudicially settle the estate due to the existence of a will.
D)No more because of laches.

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The probate of a will is imprescriptible, meaning it can be filed at any time as it is a matter of public policy to ensure the proper distribution of the deceased's estate according to their wishes.

X Executed a Will Instituting His Heirs