La. R.S. § 9:1983
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Tit. 9, § 1983. Acceptance of interest in testamentary trust by creditor; effect
Official statutory text
If a beneficiary of a testamentary trust refuses his interest to the prejudice of his creditors' rights, the creditors may accept in his stead to the extent that their rights have been prejudiced.
Status: in_force
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