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Succession 3
Succession 3
Art905
Q- Can there be a renunciation or compromise of future legitime?
A- No, it is not allowed under the rules of succession.
Art906
Q- What is the remedy of the compulsory heir who was given less of the legitime?
A- The compulsory heir may demand to satisfy his legitime.
Art 907
Q- May testamentary disposition impair or diminish legitime?
A- No, testamentary disposition cannot diminish legitime.
Art 908
Q- What will happen to the hereditary value of the estate?
A- All the donation of the testator shall be collated.
Art 909
Q- What will happen to the donation given to the children?
A- The donation given to the children shall be charged to their legitime.
Art 910
Q- How about the donation to illegitimate children?
A- They shall be charged to their legitime also.
Art 911
Q- How can the deduction be done if the legitime is impaired?
A- It may be done pro rata from the legacies and devises.
Art 912
Q- Is the devisee subject to reduction?
A- Yes, devise is subject to reduction if the legitime is impaired.
Art 913
Q- Can the legitime be subject to legacy?
A- No, the legitime is reserved for compulsory heirs only.
Art914
Q- What portion may the testator devise or bequeath?
A- The testator may devise or bequeath only the free portion.