Louisiana § CC 1502 - Inability to satisfy legitime by usufruct or income interest in trust only

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1502 — Inability to satisfy legitime by usufruct or income interest in trust only, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 1502. Inability to satisfy legitime by usufruct or income interest in trust only

Nevertheless, the legitime may not be satisfied in whole or in part by a usufruct or an income interest in trust.  When a forced heir is both income and principal beneficiary of the same interest in trust, however, that interest shall be deemed a full ownership interest for purposes of satisfying the legitime if the trust conforms to the provisions of the Louisiana Trust Code governing the legitime in trust.  

Amended by Acts 1981, No. 765, §1; Acts 1996, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 77, §1.

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1502 cover?

Section CC 1502 ("Inability to satisfy legitime by usufruct or income interest in trust only") 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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