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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3302

Time of payment of estate debts; urgent estate debts

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

A. Upon the expiration of three months from the death of the decedent, the succession representative shall proceed to pay the estate debts as provided in this Chapter.

B. At any time and without publication the court may authorize the payment of estate debts the payment of which should not be delayed.

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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