La. R.S. § 9:601
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Tit. 9, § 601. Parent's appointment of tutor when spouse insane
Official statutory text
If one of the parents is an interdict or notoriously insane, the other may appoint a tutor to the minor children as in the case of the father or mother dying last; however, if the interdicted or notoriously insane parent should be restored to reason, this tutorship by will shall be vacated.
Status: in_force
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