If the marriage is dissolved by the death of a spouse, the share of the deceased spouse in the common matrimonial property is part of their estate. The succession of the deceased spouse takes place under the general provisions of law.
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Book 4 · Family law › Subchapter 4 · Partitioning of the common matrimonial property › Section 1482
Dissolution of marriage by death
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