[Solved] A, the son of X and Y was indebted to B in the amounted of P10M. Should the amount be brought to collation if X and Y paid the same?

Q.	A, the son of X and Y was indebted to B in the amounted of P10M. Should the amount be brought to collation if X and Y paid the same?
A.	No, because it is the duty of the parents to support a child;
B.	Yes, because it is a donation inter vivos made to A, a compulsory heir, hence, an advance inheritance;
C.	No, because A is merely indebted to X and Y;
D.	No, because it was not gratuitously given.
Answer» B. Yes, because it is a donation inter vivos made to A, a compulsory heir, hence, an advance inheritance;

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