Art. 3361 After homologation of final tableau of distribution

Here's what this rule means in plain terms:

Once a court has approved the final plan for dividing up a deceased person's property (called the "final tableau of distribution"), an heir who didn't already receive their share can still ask for it. This applies when someone died without a will, which is called "intestate succession."

The heir does this by filing a written request with the court, called a petition. In this petition, the heir has to explain the facts that prove they really are an heir, meaning they are legally entitled to a share of the property.

Once the heir files this petition, the court doesn't just decide right away. Instead, the court orders the administrator (the person in charge of handling the deceased person's estate) to explain why the heir should not be given their share. This gives everyone a chance to make their case before the court makes a final decision.