(1) Where the articles of incorporation provide that, if a member dies, his/her successors may succeed to the deceased member's rights and obligations against the company to become a member, the successors shall give a notice of either succession or renunciation to the company within three months from the date he/she has become aware of the commencement of succession.
(2) If three months have elapsed without a successors's notice under the preceding paragraph, the successors shall be deemed to have renounced the right to become a member.