Louisiana § CC 3528 - Formal validity of testamentary dispositions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3528 — Formal validity of testamentary dispositions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3528. Formal validity of testamentary dispositions
A testamentary disposition is valid as to form if it is in writing and is made in conformity with: (1) the law of this state; or (2) the law of the state of making at the time of making; or (3) the law of the state in which the testator was domiciled at the time of making or at the time of death; or (4) with regard to immovables, the law that would be applied by the courts of the state in which the immovables are situated.
Acts 1991, No. 923, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3528
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3528 cover?
Section CC 3528 ("Formal validity of testamentary dispositions") 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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