La. Rev. Stat. § 9:1972
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Treatment of interest upon death of principal beneficiary
Official statutory text
Upon a principal beneficiary's death, his interest vests in his heirs or legatees, subject to the trust. Nevertheless, the trust instrument may provide otherwise by designating substitute principal beneficiaries to the extent permitted by the following Sections of this Subpart and R.S. 9:1895.
Amended by Acts 1974, No. 160, §1; Acts 1995, No. 414, §1; Acts 2016, No. 544, §1.
Amended by Acts 1974, No. 160, §1; Acts 1995, No. 414, §1; Acts 2016, No. 544, §1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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