Louisiana § CC 2432 - Right to marital portion.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2432 — Right to marital portion., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2432. Right to marital portion.
When a spouse dies rich in comparison with the surviving spouse, the surviving spouse is entitled to claim the marital portion from the succession of the deceased spouse.
Acts 1979, No. 710, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2432
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2432 cover?
Section CC 2432 ("Right to marital portion.") 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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