Louisiana § CC 1481 - Fiduciary appointment, termination

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§ CC 1481. Fiduciary appointment, termination

Any person who, whether alone or with others, commits fraud or exercises duress or unduly influences a donor within the meaning of the preceding Articles, or whose appointment is procured by such means, shall not be permitted to serve or continue to serve as an executor, trustee, attorney or other fiduciary pursuant to a designation as such in the act of donation or the testament or any amendments or codicils thereto.

Acts 1991, No. 363, §1.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1481 cover?

Section CC 1481 ("Fiduciary appointment, termination") 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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