Louisiana § CC 888 - Succession rights of descendants
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 888 — Succession rights of descendants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 888. Succession rights of descendants
Descendants succeed to the property of their ascendants. They take in equal portions and by heads if they are in the same degree. They take by roots if all or some of them succeed by representation.
Acts 1981, No. 919, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 888
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 888 cover?
Section CC 888 ("Succession rights of descendants") 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 888?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 888 apply to my situation?
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