Where an inheritor dies without effecting either acceptance or renunciation within the period mentioned in Article 1019(1), the period mentioned in Article 1019(1) shall be calculated from the time when his or her inheritor becomes aware that the inheritance has been commenced in his or her favor.
Civil Act — Article 1021 (Special rule governing calculation of period for acceptance or renunciation)
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