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Article 1033 of the French Civil Code

The executor shall render an account within six months of the end of his engagement.

If the execution of the will is terminated by the death of the executor, the obligation to render an account falls to his heirs.

He assumes the responsibility of an agent free of charge.

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Article 1033

L’exécuteur testamentaire rend compte dans les six mois suivant la fin de sa mission.

Si l’exécution testamentaire prend fin par le décès de l’exécuteur, l’obligation de rendre des comptes incombe à ses héritiers.

Il assume la responsabilité d’un mandataire à titre gratuit.

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