Louisiana § CC 1371 - Coheirs' proportionate liability for succession debts.
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§ CC 1371. Coheirs' proportionate liability for succession debts.
No partition is made of the passive debts of the succession; each heir remains bound for the part he takes in the succession, but in order to equalize the shares, those heirs who take the largest allotments may be charged with the payment of a larger portion of the debts.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1371
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1371 cover?
Section CC 1371 ("Coheirs' proportionate liability for succession debts.") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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