Louisiana § CC 1586 - General legacy
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1586 — General legacy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1586. General legacy
A general legacy is a disposition by which the testator bequeaths a fraction or a certain proportion of the estate, or a fraction or certain proportion of the balance of the estate that remains after particular legacies. In addition, a disposition of property expressly described by the testator as all, or a fraction or a certain proportion of one of the following categories of property, is also a general legacy: separate or community property, movable or immovable property, or corporeal or incorporeal property. This list of categories is exclusive.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1586
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1586 cover?
Section CC 1586 ("General legacy") 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 1586?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1586" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 1586 apply to my situation?
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