Acceptance of succession under benefit of inventory is ensured by requesting the inventory or intervening in it.

estate accepted without liability to debts beyond the assets descended

In order to prevent the heirs from finding themselves in such a situation, the law provided that the heirs can accept the estate under the benefit of inventory.

If the heirs accept the succession subject to inventory, they are liable for the debts on the estate only up to the value of the assets they have received (Article 802 of the Civil Code).

An heir wishing to accept succession subject to inventory must make a special declaration at the registry of the court of first instance of the district in which succession is opened, or before a notary.

An heir wishing to accept succession subject to inventory must make a special declaration at the registry (greffe/griffie) of the court of first instance of the district in which succession is opened, or before a notary.

An heir wishing to accept succession subject to inventory must make a special declaration at the registry of the court of first instance of the district in which succession is opened, or before a notary.

A succession may be accepted outright or subject to benefit of inventory....

A succession may be accepted outright or subject to benefit of inventory....

Acceptance of succession under benefit of inventory is ensured by requesting the inventory or intervening in it.

estate accepted without liability to debts beyond the assets descended

estate accepted without liability to debts beyond the assets descended

estate accepted without liability to debts beyond the assets descended

Accept the inheritance for the benefit of inventory.

Formally Accept the Inheritance under the Benefit of Inventory