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Article 772 of the French Civil Code

Within two months of the summons, the heir must take sides or request an extension of time from the judge where he has not been able to complete the inventory begun or where he justifies other serious and legitimate reasons. This period is suspended from the date of the request for an extension until the decision of the judge hearing the case.

If the heir has not taken a position by the end of the two-month period or the additional period granted, he is deemed to have accepted the inventory outright.

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Article 772

Dans les deux mois qui suivent la sommation, l’héritier doit prendre parti ou solliciter un délai supplémentaire auprès du juge lorsqu’il n’a pas été en mesure de clôturer l’inventaire commencé ou lorsqu’il justifie d’autres motifs sérieux et légitimes. Ce délai est suspendu à compter de la demande de prorogation jusqu’à la décision du juge saisi.

A défaut d’avoir pris parti à l’expiration du délai de deux mois ou du délai supplémentaire accordé, l’héritier est réputé acceptant pur et simple.

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