Louisiana § CC 1588 - Joint or separate legacy
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1588 — Joint or separate legacy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1588. Joint or separate legacy
A legacy to more than one person is either joint or separate. It is separate when the testator assigns shares and joint when he does not. Nevertheless, the testator may make a legacy joint or separate by expressly designating it as such.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 1588
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1588 cover?
Section CC 1588 ("Joint or separate 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 1588?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 1588 apply to my situation?
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