Cap. 16 · Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Cap. 16 Art. 897Payment to other creditors and legatees.
Sub-title III
(1) When the creditors mentioned in the last preceding article have been satisfied, the heir who enters upon inventory shall pay such other creditors as may appear, and the legatees, in the order of their application for payment.
(2) Nevertheless, even in such case, the said heir cannot pay a legacy if, before effecting payment thereof, notice of a debt due by the estate is given to him.