Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 886

886. (1) During the continuance of the time allowed for making up the inventory and for deliberating, the person entitl ed to succeed is not bound to assu me the status of heir. (2) Nevertheless, such person sh all be consider ed as curator de jure of the inheritance, and, as suc h, he may be sued as representi ng the inheritance to answer claims brought against it. (3) If such person fails to appear, the court shall appoint a curator to represe nt the inheritance in the proceedings. Heir may obtain leave to sell hereditary property which cannot be preserved.