Dation in Payment Discussion Worksheet

Your situation: Use this to prepare for a discussion about transferring property to a creditor in satisfaction of a money debt. Leave disputed or unanswered items visibly unresolved. This is not a deed, settlement agreement or promise to transfer.

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1. Identify the debtParties or your own private reference labelsLoan or obligation reference and statement dateBalance claimed, amount disputed and supporting payment records

2. Identify the property and authorityProperty description and ownership documentsRecorded liens, other interests and unanswered ownership questionsWho will sign and what supports their authority

3. Clarify the proposed settlementProposed credit against the debt and basis of valuationRemaining balance, if any — obtain the creditor’s express positionTaxes, expenses and responsibility for eachConditions and steps required before completionTransfer documents and written release to be issued

4. Prepare for review Creditor’s written proposal or agreement obtained Ownership, authority and encumbrances checked Credit and remaining balance are expressly addressed Completion and release documents identifiedUnresolved questions to take to a qualified adviser

Do not treat delivery of property or this completed worksheet as proof that the debt is fully discharged. The actual agreement, lawful transfer and applicable rules control. Have the terms and documents reviewed before signing.

Sources and editorial responsibility

Philippine scope. Civil Code Articles 1244–1245. For qualifications and the fuller legal explanation, read the matching CivilLaw.ph guide.

By the CivilLaw.ph Editorial Team. Tool content updated 1 October 2026. This date records the preparation-aid update; it is not a claim of independent legal review.

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Dation in Payment Discussion Worksheet

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