685. The contribution is made in the form of a lump sum payable all at once or by instalments.
The contribution made to the creditors of support, with the exception of that made to the former spouse of the deceased who was in fact receiving support at the time of the death, is fixed with the concurrence of the liquidator of the succession acting with the consent of the heirs and legatees by particular title or, failing agreement, by the court.
1991, c. 64, a. 685; 2016, c. 4, s. 92.