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Article 799 of the French Civil Code

Inheritance creditors who, within the period provided for in Article 792, declare their claims after the exhaustion of the assets have recourse only against the legatees who have been fulfilled of their rights.

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Article 799

Les créanciers successoraux qui, dans le délai prévu à l’article 792, déclarent leurs créances après l’épuisement de l’actif n’ont de recours que contre les légataires qui ont été remplis de leurs droits.

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