740. In order to receive his legacy, a legatee by particular title is required to have the same qualities as are required to inherit.
He may be unworthy to receive the legacy just as a person may be unworthy to inherit; like a successor, he may apply to the court to have an heir or a colegatee by particular title declared unworthy.
1991, c. 64, a. 740; I.N. 2014-05-01; I.N. 2015-11-01.