Article 239

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The family home shall not be subject to payment of the debts of the deceased, unless in his will the contrary is stated.

Official text — RA 386

The family home shall not be subject to payment of the debts of the deceased, unless in his will the contrary is stated. However, the claims mentioned in article 232 shall not be adversely affected by the death of the person who has established the family home.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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