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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2826

Definition of certain terms used in Book VI

activein force · 1999-07-01 – presentact-effective-date

Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, as used in the Articles of this Book:

(1) "Residuary legatee" includes a recipient of a universal legacy or a general legacy, and also includes a residuary heir.

(2) "Residuary heir" is a successor who inherits the residue of a testamentary succession in default of a valid disposition thereof by the testator.

(3) "Succession representative" includes an administrator, provisional administrator, administrator of a vacant succession, executor, and dative testamentary executor.

History

Acts 1997, No. 1421, §3, eff. July 1, 1999.

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2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
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