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Article 775 of the French Civil Code

The provisions referred to in article 774 also apply to the heirs of a person who dies without having opted. The four-month period runs from the opening of the latter’s estate.

The heirs of a person who dies without having opted in exercise the option separately, each for his or her share.

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Article 775

Les dispositions visées à l’article 774 s’appliquent également aux héritiers de celui qui décède sans avoir opté. Le délai de quatre mois court à compter de l’ouverture de la succession de ce dernier.

Les héritiers de celui qui décède sans avoir opté exercent l’option séparément, chacun pour sa part.

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