As soon as he is appointed, the curator takes possession of the securities and other property held by third parties and pursues the recovery of sums due to the estate.
He may continue to operate the sole proprietorship dependent on the estate, whether it is commercial, industrial, agricultural or craft.
After deducting administration, management and sales expenses, he records the sums making up the assets of the estate as well as the income from the property and the proceeds from its realisation. If the business continues to operate, only the income that exceeds the working capital necessary for its operation is consigned.
Sums arising in any capacity from a vacant estate may not, under any circumstances, be consigned other than through the curator.