871. Each coheir to whom a return by taking less is due pre-takes from the mass of the succession property equal in value to the amount of the return.
As far as possible, pre-takings are made in property of the same kind and quality as the property due to be returned.
If it is impossible to pre-take in the manner described, the heir returning may either pay the cash value of the property received or allow each coheir to pre-take other property of equivalent value from the mass.
1991, c. 64, a. 871; 2016, c. 4, s. 119.