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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2891

Notarial testament; nuncupative testament by public act; statutory testament executed without probate

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A notarial testament that complies with the provisions of Article 2887(A), a nuncupative testament by public act, and a statutory testament do not need to be proved. Upon production of the testament, the court shall order it filed and executed and this order shall have the effect of probate.

History

Acts 1997, No. 1421, §3, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2025, No. 30, §2.

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2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
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