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apply, if the ancestor has expressed by his will a different intention.

Chapter III.
The Acceptance and Refusal of a Succession.

Section I.
General Provisions.

1017.

An heir must within a period of three months after he has notice that succession in his favour has occurred accept it absolutely or qualifiedly or refuse it. Such period, however, may be extended by the court on the application of a person interested or of the public procurator.

The heir has a right to investigate the condition of the estate before accepting or refusing the succession.

1018.

If an heir dies without having accepted or refused the succession, the period specified in Art. 1017, 1 is computed from the time when his heir has notice that succession in his favour has occurred.

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