La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3293
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3293, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Copy of petition for authority to be served on heirs and legatees; exception
Official statutory text
A certified copy of the succession representative's petition for authority to exchange succession property shall be served, as provided in Article 1314, on all heirs and legatees of the deceased who have not joined in this petition. The petition need not be served on a legatee who has received all of his legacies as provided in the testament.
Added by Acts 1962, No. 92, §3; Amended by Acts 1988, No. 578, §1.
Added by Acts 1962, No. 92, §3; Amended by Acts 1988, No. 578, §1.
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