Louisiana § CC 3527 - Louisiana immovables acquired by a spouse while domiciled in another state; death of the acquiring spouse while domiciled in another state
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§ CC 3527. Louisiana immovables acquired by a spouse while domiciled in another state; death of the acquiring spouse while domiciled in another state
Upon the death of a spouse domiciled outside this state, that spouse's immovables situated in this state and acquired by that spouse while domiciled outside this state, which are not community property under the law of this state, are subject to the same rights, in value only, in favor of the surviving spouse as provided by the law of the domicile of the deceased at the time of death.
Acts 1991, No. 923, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3527 cover?
Section CC 3527 ("Louisiana immovables acquired by a spouse while domiciled in another state; death of the acquiring spouse while domiciled in another state") 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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