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I have a situation related to: Benefit of inventory

The benefit of inventory (art. 580-592 CC) is an intermediate option between unconditional acceptance and renunciation. The heir who requests it obtains an official inventory of the assets and liabilities of the estate, drawn up by the authority (art. 581 CC). He does not engage his liability…

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