French Civil Code

The curator reports to the judge on the transactions carried out by him. The filing of the account shall be publicised. The curator shall present the account to any creditor or heir who so requests.

After receiving the account, the judge authorises the curator to proceed with the realisation of the remaining assets. The proposed realisation is notified to the known heirs. If they are still within the time limit to accept, they may object within three months by claiming the estate. Completion may not take place until this period has expired, in accordance with the forms prescribed in the first paragraph of Article 810-3.

Creditors who declare their claim after the account has been delivered may only claim against the remaining assets. In the event of insufficiency of these assets, they have recourse only against the legatees who have been fulfilled of their rights. This recourse is time-barred after two years from the realisation of all the remaining assets.

The net proceeds from the realisation of the remaining assets are consigned. The heirs, if any are presented within the period for claiming the estate, shall be entitled to exercise their right to such proceeds.

Administration, management and sales fees give rise to the privilege of 1° of articles 2331 et 2377.

Curatorship ends: 1° By the allocation of all assets to the payment of debts and legacies; 2° By the realisation of all assets and the consignment of the net proceeds; 3° By the restitution of the estate to the heirs whose rights are recognised; 4° By the State being sent into possession.