La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3396.6

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3396.6, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Independent administration when estate is part testate, part intestate

Official statutory text

When a decedent dies partially testate and partially intestate, all of the successors whose concurrence is required in Articles 3396.3, 3396.4, and 3396.5 must concur in the request for independent administration of the estate, and in the designation of the person to serve as independent administrator.

Acts 2001, No. 974, §1.

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