Louisiana § CC 1235 - Persons entitled to demand collation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1235 — Persons entitled to demand collation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1235. Persons entitled to demand collation
The right to demand collation is confined to descendants of the first degree who qualify as forced heirs, and only applies with respect to gifts made within the three years prior to the decedent's death, and valued as of the date of the gift. Any provision of the Civil Code to the contrary is hereby repealed.
Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 77, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1235
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1235 cover?
Section CC 1235 ("Persons entitled to demand 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 1235?
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