Article 161 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * The successor shall pay off the taxes and debts that the decedent should pay according to law within the actual value of the acquired estate. The part exceeding the actual value of the estate shall be voluntarily repaid by the heir. If the heir renounces inheritance, he may not be liable for paying off the taxes and debts that the decedent should pay according to law. Article 162 The execution of a legacy shall not prevent the legator from paying off taxes and debts according to law.