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the court may on the application of any person interested appoint an executor.

An executor so appointed can refuse to accept the position only for a just cause.

1113.

An executor must without delay make an inventory of the estate and deliver it to the heirs.

If demanded by an heir, the executor must make such inventory in his presence or have it made by a notary.

1114.

An executor has the right and duty to do all acts necessary for the management of the estate and the carrying into execution of the will.

The provisions of Art. 644–647 and 650 apply correspondingly to executors.

1115.

If there is an executor, the heirs must not dispose of the estate or do any other acts interfering with the carrying into execution of the will.

1116.

If the will relates to particular parts of the testator’s property, the provisions of the preceding three articles apply only as to such parts.

1117.

An executor of a will is deemed to be the representative of the heirs.

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