Louisiana § CC 1607 - Revocation of entire testament by testator
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 1607 — Revocation of entire testament by testator, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 1607. Revocation of entire testament by testator
Revocation of an entire testament occurs when the testator does any of the following:
(1) Physically destroys the testament, or has it destroyed at his direction.
(2) So declares in one of the forms prescribed for testaments or in an authentic act.
(3) Identifies and clearly revokes the testament by a writing that is entirely written and signed by the testator in his own handwriting.
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 1607 cover?
Section CC 1607 ("Revocation of entire testament by testator") 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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