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I have a situation related to: Succession pact

The succession pact (art. 494-497 CC) is a contract concluded between the future deceased (de cujus) and one or more partners (heirs or third parties) that regulates during his lifetime the devolution of the succession or certain assets. Unlike the will (unilaterally revocable), the pact… The translation is accurate and complete.)

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