Article 774
The provisions of articles 771, 772 and 773 apply to the next-ranking heir called to succeed where the first-ranking heir renounces the succession or is unworthy to succeed. The four-month period prov…
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The provisions of articles 771, 772 and 773 apply to the next-ranking heir called to succeed where the first-ranking heir renounces the succession or is unworthy to succeed. The four-month period prov…
Error, fraud or violence is a cause of nullity of the option exercised by the heir. The action for nullity is barred after five years from the day on which the error or fraud was discovered or the day…
Representation is admitted in favour of the children and descendants of the unworthy, even if the latter is alive when the succession is opened. The provisions set out in the second paragraph of artic…
An heir excluded from the succession on grounds of unworthiness is obliged to return all the fruits and income he has enjoyed since the opening of the succession.
Representation takes place ad infinitum in the direct descending line. It is admitted in all cases, either where the children of the deceased compete with the descendants of a predeceased child, or wh…
The heir may accept the succession purely and simply or renounce it. He may also accept the succession up to the amount of the net assets where he has a universal vocation or universal title. A condit…
The provisions referred to in article 774 also apply to the heirs of a person who dies without having opted. The four-month period runs from the opening of the latter's estate. The heirs of a person w…
…rights from an estate or concealed the existence of a co-heir is deemed to accept the estate purely and simply, notwithstanding any renunciation or acceptance up to the amount of the net assets, witho…
…n responsible for settling the estate. The domicile must be in France.The declaration is registered and advertised nationally, which may be done electronically.
…d or followed by the inventory of the estate, which includes an item-by-item estimate of the assets and liabilities. The inventory is drawn up by a judicial auctioneer, bailiff or notary, in accordanc…
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