The reduction of inter vivos dispositions may only be requested by those in whose favour the law makes the reserve, by their heirs or successors: the donees, the legatees, nor the creditors of the deceased may request this reduction, nor benefit from it. The limitation period for the action for reduction is set at five years from the opening of the succession, or two years from the day on which the heirs became aware of the infringement of their reserve, never exceeding ten years from the date of death.
When the notary establishes, at the time of the settlement of the succession, that the reserved rights of an heir are likely to be affected by gifts made by the deceased, he shall inform each heir concerned and known, individually and, where applicable, before any division, of his right to apply for a reduction in the gifts that exceed the available portion.