Property rights and obligations of the deceased pass, upon his death, to one or several persons in accordance with the provisions of this book.

The deceased's children and spouse are by law called to the succession first.

No disposition mortis causa can be made otherwise than by a will (testament).

A testator may make a will by writing it entirely by hand, signing and dating it.

The deceased's descendants, spouse and parents who would be named to inherit under the law are entitled.

The deceased's descendants, spouse and parents who would be named to inherit under the law are entitled.

Scope before and after acceptance of succession.

Subject to the exceptions provided for in this title, a contract concerning succession to a living person is invalid