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Article 912 of the French Civil Code

The hereditary reserve is that part of the estate’s assets and rights which the law ensures devolve free of encumbrances to certain heirs known as reservataires, if they are called to the succession and if they accept it.

The available share is that part of the estate’s assets and rights which is not reserved by law and which the deceased was able to dispose of freely by gifts.

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Article 912

La réserve héréditaire est la part des biens et droits successoraux dont la loi assure la dévolution libre de charges à certains héritiers dits réservataires, s’ils sont appelés à la succession et s’ils l’acceptent.

La quotité disponible est la part des biens et droits successoraux qui n’est pas réservée par la loi et dont le défunt a pu disposer librement par des libéralités.

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