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La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 4261

Care of person of minor; expenses

activein force · 2026-09-15 – presentact-effective-date

The tutor shall have custody of and shall care for the person of the minor. He shall see that the minor is properly reared and educated in accordance with his station in life.

The expenses for the support and education of the minor should not exceed the revenue from the minor's property. However, if the revenue is insufficient to support the minor properly or to procure him an education, with the approval of the court as provided in Article 4271, the tutor may expend the minor's capital for these purposes.

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2026-09-15
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