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965.

The succession to a house occurs at the domicile of the ancestor.[1]

966.

The right of action to recover a succession to a house is extinguished by prescription, if it is not exercised for five years from the time when the heir to the house[2] or his legal representative had notice of the facts constituting a violation of his right as heir, or when twenty years have elapsed since the succession occurred.

967.

Expenses relating to the estate are paid out of the estate, unless they are caused by the fault of the heir.

A person entitled to a legal portion cannot be compelled to pay such expenses out of property obtained by him from the reduction of gifts.

  1. ↑ Ancestor means in this translation any person to whom another person succeeds as heir.
  2. ↑ See note to Art. 968.
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