La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3302
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3302, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Time of payment of estate debts; urgent estate debts
Official statutory text
A. Upon the expiration of three months from the death of the decedent, the succession representative shall proceed to pay the estate debts as provided in this Chapter.
B. At any time and without publication the court may authorize the payment of estate debts the payment of which should not be delayed.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, ยง3, eff. July 1, 1999.
B. At any time and without publication the court may authorize the payment of estate debts the payment of which should not be delayed.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, ยง3, eff. July 1, 1999.
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