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Citywide Insurance Co., as insurer, paid P1,800,000 as death benefit under a life-insurance policy to the estate of the late Armando Santos, who died intestate, leaving a surviving spouse, Lila Santos, and one legitimate child, Mia Santos. After Armando’s death, Lila and Mia present conflicting claims to the proceeds. Citywide Insurance files interpleader under Rule 62 and deposits the funds with the trial court after service of summons on both claimants. In light of these facts:   (a)determine whether interpleader is proper; (b)what orders the court should issue; and (c)who is ultimately entitled to receive the funds.