La. Civ. Code art. 3530
This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 3530, part of Louisiana’s Civil Code — louisiana's civil law tradition codifies persons, property, obligations, and family relations here rather than in a separate statutory code.
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Capacity of heir or legatee
Official statutory text
The capacity or unworthiness of an heir or legatee is determined under the law of the state in which the deceased was domiciled at the time of his death.
Nevertheless, with regard to immovables situated in this state, the legatee must qualify as a person under the law of this state.
Acts 1991, No. 923, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Nevertheless, with regard to immovables situated in this state, the legatee must qualify as a person under the law of this state.
Acts 1991, No. 923, ยง1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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