La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3396.13

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3396.13, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Testamentary prohibition of independent administration

Official statutory text

A testator may expressly provide that no independent administration of his estate may be allowed. In such case, his estate, if administered, shall be administered in accordance with the other provisions of Book VI.

Acts 2001, No. 974, §1.

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