Louisiana § CC 2437 - Periodic allowance.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2437 — Periodic allowance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 2437. Periodic allowance.
When, during the administration of the succession, it appears that the surviving spouse will be entitled to the marital portion, he has the right to demand and receive a periodic allowance from the succession representative.
The amount of the allowance is fixed by the court in which the succession proceeding is pending. If the marital portion, as finally fixed, is less than the allowance, the surviving spouse is charged with the deficiency.
Acts 1979, No. 710, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 2437
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 2437 cover?
Section CC 2437 ("Periodic allowance.") 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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