Within how many days can I disclaim an inheritance?

Under Civil Code art. 606, an inheritance must be disclaimed before the magistrate of peace within 3 months of the heir's becoming aware of the inheritance. Failure to do so means the heir is deemed to have accepted. If the estate is obviously insolvent, art. 605/2 treats the inheritance as disclaimed by law. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

Is an heir liable for debts after disclaiming?

A validly disclaimed inheritance is treated as if the heir never existed and the heir is not liable for estate debts. If, however, the disclaimer was made without consideration and with intent to harm creditors, those creditors may challenge it under Civil Code art. 617. Accurate calculation of the deadlines is critical. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

Rejection of Inheritance

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