Louisiana § CC 1234 - Reduction of donations exceeding disposable portion; calculation of legitime.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1234 — Reduction of donations exceeding disposable portion; calculation of legitime., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1234. Reduction of donations exceeding disposable portion; calculation of legitime.
If, upon calculation of the value of advantages thus given, and of the other effects remaining in the succession, such remaining part should prove insufficient to give to the other children their legitimate portion, the donee would then be obliged to collate the sum by him received, as far as necessary to complete such portion, though he would wish to keep the donation, and renounce the inheritance; and in this calculation of the legitimate portion, the property given or bequeathed by the ascendants, not only to their children, but even to all other persons, whether relations or strangers, must be included.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1234
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1234 cover?
Section CC 1234 ("Reduction of donations exceeding disposable portion; calculation of legitime.") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 1234?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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