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has accepted absolutely, the latter must henceforth manage the estate with the same care as his own affairs, unless the court appoints a manager.
In the case of the foregoing paragraph the provisions of Arts. 645–647 and 650, 1 and 2 apply correspondingly.
1045.
As to immovables the separation of the estate can be set up against third persons only if it has been registered.
1046.
The provisions of Art. 304 apply correspondingly in the case of the separation of the property.
1047.
An heir can refuse performance to creditors of the estate or legatees until the expiration of the period specified in Art. 1041, 1 and 2.
In case of an application for separation, the heir must after the expiration of the period mentioned in Art. 1041, 2 make performance from the estate to those creditors or legatees who have made such application and to those who have intervened in the distribution; but the rights of those creditors who have rights of precedence must not be impaired.
In that case the provisions of Arts. 1032 and 1036 apply correspondingly.
1048.
The applicant and those persons who have intervened in the distribution can exercise their rights against the property of the heir only so far as they have not received full performance out of the estate. In such