Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 887

887. Where in the estate there are things which cannot be preserved, or the preservation of which entails a considerable expense, the heir may, during th e continuance of the said times , obtain from the court of voluntary jurisdiction, or, in case of opposition, from the competent court, leave for such things to be sold in such manner as the court shall deem expedient: Provided that the heir shall not by reason of any such procedure be deemed to have accepted the inheritance. Expenses incurred before renunciation.