Art. 3371 After homologation of final tableau of distribution

Once a court has approved the final list of how an estate's money and property will be paid out and distributed, an heir or someone named in the will can ask the court to formally give them their share. They do this by filing a petition that explains why they are entitled to inherit, either as an heir or as someone named in the will.

After this petition is filed, the court will order the executor of the estate to explain why the person making the request should not receive their inheritance. This gives the executor a chance to raise any objections before the court makes a final decision.

The person asking for their inheritance also has to prove their claim. They do this by providing evidence that shows they really are an heir or a legatee, following the same rules used in other similar estate cases. This helps make sure the right people receive what they are owed from the estate.