PD 1083 Article 136

Liability of heirs.

Article 136

ARTICLE 136. Liability of heirs. — The liability of the heirs of a decedent for the payment of the latter's debts shall not exceed the hereditary estate. Each heir shall be liable only for the payment of the decedent's debt in proportion to his share.

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