La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2891

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2891, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Notarial testament; nuncupative testament by public act; statutory testament executed without probate

Official statutory text

A notarial testament that complies with the provisions of Article 2887(A), a nuncupative testament by public act, and a statutory testament do not need to be proved. Upon production of the testament, the court shall order it filed and executed and this order shall have the effect of probate.

Acts 1997, No. 1421, §3, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2025, No. 30, §2.

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