The testator may by testamentary disposition give directions for the partitioning. In particular, the testator may direct that the partitioning is to be carried out by a third party exercising equitable discretion. The decision made by the third party on the basis of the direction is not binding on the heirs if it is evidently inequitable; the decision is made by judicial decision of a court in this case.
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Book 5 · Law of succession › Subtitle 1 · Legal relationship of the heirs between themselves › Section 2048
Directions by the deceased for partitioning
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