The estate of a predeceased spouse owes a pension to a needy spouse. The time limit for claiming it is one year from the death or the moment when the heirs cease to pay the benefits they previously provided to the spouse. The time limit is extended, in the event of joint ownership, until the division is completed.
Spousal support is deducted from the estate. It is borne by all the heirs and, in the event of insufficiency, by all the legatees by particular title, in proportion to their emolument.
However, if the deceased has expressly declared that such a legacy shall be paid in preference to the others, article 927 shall apply.