Louisiana § CC 1232 - Method of declaring dispensation from collation
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§ CC 1232. Method of declaring dispensation from collation
The declaration that the gift or legacy is made as an advantage or extra portion may be made in the instrument where such disposition is contained, or afterwards by an act passed before a notary and two witnesses, or in the donor's last will and testament. Unless expressly stated to the contrary, a declaration of dispensation from collation made in the last will and testament of the donor shall be effective as a dispensation from collating donations made both before and after execution of said testament.
Acts 1986, No. 246, §1.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 246, §2.}}
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1232 cover?
Section CC 1232 ("Method of declaring dispensation from collation") 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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