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SUCCESSION 149
117 An heir forfeits the benefit of inventory if he confounds
the property of the succession with his own, except to the
extent that they were already confounded before the death, as
in the case of cohabitation.
118 An inventory of the property of the succession must be
made before or after acceptance with benefit of inventory.
119 The beneficiary heir who has not already done so must
make an inventory within two months of his acceptance,
unless the court grants him another term; failing this, he is
deemed to have accepted purely and simply.
120 The inventory must include a faithful and accurate list
of all property of the succession, subject to the following
reservations:
1. the personal effects, clothing, furniture and other objects
in current use by the deceased need not be listed or
described individually, unless they include items whose
fair market value at the time of death exceeds one
thousand dollars; these must be listed individually;
2. universalities, such as commercial and other enterprises,
their accessories and the rights attached to them are
validly described if the reference made is sufficient for a
bulk sale, provided, however, that each immoveable is
identified individually.
121 Notice of closure of the inventory must be registered
where the succession devolved.
It must indicate the place where interested persons may
consult the inventory.
122 The beneficiary heir is not bound to provide security,
unless the court so orders on motion by any interested person,
who must establish the need for such a measure.
If the security so ordered is not provided, the court,
according to the circumstances, may order that the heir forfeit