Louisiana § CC 1593 - Exception to rule of testamentary accretion
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§ CC 1593. Exception to rule of testamentary accretion
If a legatee, joint or otherwise, is a child or sibling of the testator, or a descendant of a child or sibling of the testator, then to the extent that the legatee's interest in the legacy lapses, accretion takes place in favor of his descendants by roots who were in existence at the time of the decedent's death. The provisions of this Article shall not apply to a legacy that is declared invalid or is declared null for fraud, duress, or undue influence.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2001, No. 824, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1593 cover?
Section CC 1593 ("Exception to rule of testamentary accretion") 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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