Louisiana § CC 1589 - Lapse of legacies

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1589 — Lapse of legacies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ CC 1589. Lapse of legacies

A legacy lapses when:

(1)  The legatee predeceases the testator.

(2)  The legatee is incapable of receiving at the death of the testator.

(3)  The legacy is subject to a suspensive condition, and the condition can no longer be fulfilled or the legatee dies before fulfillment of the condition.

(4)  The legatee is declared unworthy.

(5)  The legacy is renounced, but only to the extent of the renunciation.

(6)  The legacy is  declared invalid.

(7)  The legacy is declared null, as for example, for fraud, duress, or undue influence.

Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.

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

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1589 cover?

Section CC 1589 ("Lapse of legacies") 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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