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Practice question: Institution and Substitution of Heirs

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An instituted heir's share carries an obligation expressly personal to that heir. A substitute later takes the share, and the will does not expressly extend that personal obligation to the substitute. Explain Article 862's general rule and exception.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, Article 862.

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