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A marriage contract governs the couple’s property during marriage, but not succession. In your case, and unless there is a will stating otherwise, the law provides that you inherit the entire estate (Article 757-2 of the Civil Code).
..do they have the right? Yes. The law is clear: Article 1094-3 of the Civil Code states that " Children or descendants may, notwithstanding any stipulation to the contrary by the donor, require that an inventory of movable property and an appraisal of immovable property subject to usufruct be made
"I was recognized at birth (in 1949) by my father and never heard from him again. I learned of his death, which took place a few years ago, through a civil status record that I requested. What are my inheritance rights, given that I don't know which notary settled the…
No. Articles 720 and 722 of the Civil Code state that "inheritances open upon the death of the deceased" and that "all agreements aimed at creating rights or renouncing rights to all or part of an unopened inheritance or any of its assets only take effect if authorized by law."…
No. Regardless of a person’s occupation, their estate goes to their legal heirs, subject to the presence of a will. In the absence of children and a surviving spouse, you, your siblings, and your parents inherit his belongings.