Article 925

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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A testator may charge with legacies and devises not only his compulsory heirs but also the legatees and devisees.

Official text — RA 386

A testator may charge with legacies and devises not only his compulsory heirs but also the legatees and devisees.

The latter shall be liable for the charge only to the extent of the value of the legacy or the devise received by them. The compulsory heirs shall not be liable for the charge beyond the amount of the free portion given them. (858a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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