Louisiana § CC 2436 - Nonheritable right; prescription.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2436 — Nonheritable right; prescription., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2436. Nonheritable right; prescription.
The right of the surviving spouse to claim the marital portion is personal and nonheritable. This right prescribes three years from the date of death.
Acts 1979, No. 710, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2436
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2436 cover?
Section CC 2436 ("Nonheritable right; prescription.") 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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