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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Estates which have lapsed.

Article 811-3

Where it has failed to complete the formalities incumbent upon it, the State may be ordered to pay damages to the heirs, if any.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Conditions of the posthumous mandate.

Article 812-1

The mandatary exercises his powers even if there is a minor or a protected adult among the heirs.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Preferential allocations.

Article 831-2

The surviving spouse or any co-owner heir may also apply for preferential allotment: 1° Of the ownership or the right to the lease of the premises which effectively serve as his or her dwelling, if he…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Preferential allocations.

Article 832-1

…n the absence of preferential attribution in ownership under the conditions provided for in article 831 or article 832, the surviving spouse or any co-owner heir may apply for preferential allotment o…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The opening of the vacancy.

Article 809-2

As soon as he is appointed, the curator has an estimated inventory drawn up, item by item, of the assets and liabilities of the estate by a judicial auctioneer, bailiff or notary, according to the law…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Remuneration of the agent.

Article 812-2

The mandate is free of charge unless otherwise agreed.If remuneration is provided for, it must be expressly stated in the mandate. It corresponds to a share of the fruits and revenues received by the…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Court-appointed estate agents.

Article 813-5

Within the limits of the powers conferred on him, the mandatary of the succession represents all the heirs in acts of civil life and in legal proceedings. He exercises his powers even if there is a mi…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Rights and obligations of undivided co-owners.

Article 815-13

When an undivided co-owner has improved the condition of undivided property at his own expense, he must be taken into account according to equity, having regard to what has increased the value of the…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Preferential allocations.

Article 832-3

Preferential allotment may be applied for jointly by several successors in order to keep the undivided property together. Failing amicable agreement, the application for preferential allotment is brou…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Actions for nullity of partition

Article 887-1

The partition may also be annulled if one of the co-heirs has been omitted from it. The omitted heir may, however, request to receive his share, either in kind or in value, without annulling the parti…

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