Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 860

860. (1) Renunciation of an inheri tance cannot be presumed. (2) It may only be made by a decl aration filed in the registry o f the court of voluntary jurisdiction of the island in which the deceased resided at the time of his death or by a declaration m ade by an act of notary public. (3) The declaration of renunciation referred to in this article shall not be operative with regard to third parties except from the time when it is registered in the Public Registry according to the provisions of article 330(2). Heir renouncing testate succession forfeits right to intestate succession. Amended by: XVIII.2004.92.