La. R.S. § 9:1985
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Tit. 9, § 1985. Manner of refusal; effect of conditions
Official statutory text
The refusal of an interest conferred in an inter vivos trust shall be in authentic form unequivocally disclaiming the interest. The refusal of an interest conferred in a testamentary trust shall be by renunciation of the settlor's succession. Conditions attached to the refusal shall be reputed not written.
Status: in_force
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