Louisiana § CC 1496 - Permissible burdens on legitime
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1496 — Permissible burdens on legitime, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1496. Permissible burdens on legitime
No charges, conditions, or burdens may be imposed on the legitime except those expressly authorized by law, such as a usufruct in favor of a surviving spouse or the placing of the legitime in trust.
Amended by Acts 1981, No. 442, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982; Acts 1989, No. 788, §1, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1990, No. 147, §1, eff. July 1, 1990; Acts 1995, No. 1180, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 77, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1496
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1496 cover?
Section CC 1496 ("Permissible burdens on 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 1496?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 1496 apply to my situation?
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