Louisiana § CC 259 - Option of acceptance of tutorship.
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 259 — Option of acceptance of tutorship., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 259. Option of acceptance of tutorship.
The tutor by will is not compelled to accept the tutorship to which he is appointed by the father or mother.
But if he refuses the tutorship, he loses in that case all the legacies and other advantages, which the person who appointed him may have made in his favor under a persuasion that he would accept this trust.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 259
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 259 cover?
Section CC 259 ("Option of acceptance of tutorship.") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 259?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 259" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 259 apply to my situation?
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