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When ascendants are not in the same degree.— Where the ascendants are not in the same degree, the inheritance shall devolve on the nearest one, without distinction of the line. Successsion of Brothers, Sisters and their Descendants 8[76. Succession of brothers, sisters and their descendants. — In default of descendents, spouse and ascendants and where the estate leaver has not disposed off his assets, his brothers, sisters and, in a representative capacity, their descendants, shall inherit the assets.] Succession of Surviving Spouse and of the Collaterals