Cap. 16 · Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Cap. 16 Art. 745Effect of testamentary disposition in case of predecease of person benefited.
Sub-title I
(1) A testamentary disposition shall lapse, if the person in whose favour it is made shall not survive the testator.
(2) Nevertheless, the descendants of the heir or legatee shall succeed in his place to the inheritance or legacy whenever, in case of intestacy, they would have benefited by the rule of representation, unless the testator has otherwise directed, or unless the subject of the legacy is a right of usufruct, use, or habitation, or any other right which is of its own nature personal.