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Article 774 of the French Civil Code

The provisions of articles 771, 772 and 773 apply to the next-ranking heir called to succeed where the first-ranking heir renounces the succession or is unworthy to succeed. The four-month period provided for in article 771 runs from the day on which the subsequent heir becomes aware of the renunciation or unworthiness.

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Article 774

Les dispositions des articles 771, 772 et 773 s’appliquent à l’héritier de rang subséquent appelé à succéder lorsque l’héritier de premier rang renonce à la succession ou est indigne de succéder. Le délai de quatre mois prévu à l’article 771 court à compter du jour où l’héritier subséquent a eu connaissance de la renonciation ou de l’indignité.

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