Louisiana § CC 263 - Qualified ascendants; collaterals by blood; surviving spouse.
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§ CC 263. Qualified ascendants; collaterals by blood; surviving spouse.
When a tutor has not been appointed to the minor by father or mother dying last, or if the tutor thus appointed has not been confirmed or has been excused, then the judge shall appoint to the tutorship, from among the qualified ascendants in the direct line, collaterals by blood within the third degree and the surviving spouse of the minor's mother or father dying last, the person whose appointment is in the best interests of the minor.
Amended by Acts 1976, No. 429, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 263 cover?
Section CC 263 ("Qualified ascendants; collaterals by blood; surviving spouse.") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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