In Louisiana, the ownership of property is acquired by succession, by the effect of obligations, and by the operation of law.1 This chapter outlines Louisiana law and procedure for the acquisition of property by succession.
Sources of Louisiana Probate or Succession Laws:
Substantive Probate Law La. C.C. arts. 870–1429
Probate Procedures La. C.C.P. arts. 2811–3061
Tutorship Procedures La. C.C.P. arts. 4031–4464
Community Property Law La. C.C. arts. 2325–2437
- 1La. C.C. art. 870.