1. The loss ends in either of the following two cases: a. If the missing person’s life is confirmed. b. If a court ruling is issued declaring the missing person presumably deceased, the court shall in all cases not rule the missing person dead, except in the following cases: 1. Evidence of his/her death has been established. 2. After one year has passed from the date of reporting his/her loss to the competent authority, if his/her loss was in circumstances in which his/her death is not likely. 3. After a period of (3) three months from the date of loss, if his/her loss was in circumstances in which his/her death is likely. 2. The date of issuance of the judgment of death of the missing person shall be deemed the date of his/her death, unless the actual date of his/her death is proven later.
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