Louisiana § CC 1572 - Testamentary dispositions committed to the choice of a third person
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1572 — Testamentary dispositions committed to the choice of a third person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1572. Testamentary dispositions committed to the choice of a third person
Testamentary dispositions committed to the choice of a third person are null, except as expressly provided by law. A testator may delegate to his executor the authority to allocate specific assets to satisfy a legacy expressed in terms of a value or a quantum, including a fractional share.
The testator may expressly delegate to his executor the authority to allocate a legacy to one or more entities or trustees of trusts organized for educational, charitable, religious, or other philanthropic purposes. The entities or trusts may be designated by the testator or, when authorized to do so, by the executor in his discretion. In addition, the testator may expressly delegate to his executor the authority to impose conditions on those legacies.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1572
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1572 cover?
Section CC 1572 ("Testamentary dispositions committed to the choice of a third person") 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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