Louisiana § CC 587 - Liability for debts; usufruct established mortis causa
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 587 — Liability for debts; usufruct established mortis causa, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 587. Liability for debts; usufruct established mortis causa
When the usufruct is established mortis causa, the usufructuary is not liable for estate debts, but the property subject to the usufruct may be sold for the payment of estate debts, in accordance with the rules provided for the payment of the debt of an estate in Book III of this Code.
Acts 1976, No. 103, §1; Acts 2010, No. 881, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 587
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 587 cover?
Section CC 587 ("Liability for debts; usufruct established mortis causa") 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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