La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3391
This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3391, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.
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Discharge of succession representative
Official statutory text
After homologation of the final account, or upon proof that the heirs have waived a final account, the succession representative may petition for discharge.
Upon the filing of receipts or other evidence satisfactory to the court, showing that the creditors have been paid and that the balance of the property in the possession of the succession representative has been distributed to the heirs and legatees, the court shall render a judgment discharging the succession representative and cancelling his bond.
Upon the filing of receipts or other evidence satisfactory to the court, showing that the creditors have been paid and that the balance of the property in the possession of the succession representative has been distributed to the heirs and legatees, the court shall render a judgment discharging the succession representative and cancelling his bond.
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