Time limit for acceptance under benefit of inventory

The major or emancipated heir, in whose possession the estate of the deceased, or part thereof, is found and who wishes to accept it under benefit of inventory, shall apply to the competent court, within ten days, from the death of the estate-leaver, if the latter dies in his company or within twenty days from the time of the knowledge of the death, if the deceased was not living with him, that inventory be initiated. § Sole paragraph – In case of testamentary heir such period shall be reckoned from the time of knowledge of the will.