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PRESUMPTION OF DEATH
Article 390. After an absence of seven years, it
being unknown whether or not the absentee
still lives, he shall be presumed dead for all
purposes, except for those of succession.
The absentee shall not be presumed dead for
the purpose of opening his succession till after
an absence of ten years. If he disappeared after
the age of seventy-five years, an absence of five
years shall be sufficient in order that his
succession may be opened. (n)
