Louisiana § CC 891 - Devolution of separate property; parents and brothers and sisters
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§ CC 891. Devolution of separate property; parents and brothers and sisters
If the deceased leaves no descendants but is survived by a father, mother, or both, and by a brother or sister, or both, or descendants from them, the brothers and sisters or their descendants succeed to the separate property of the deceased subject to a usufruct in favor of the surviving parent or parents. If both parents survive the deceased, the usufruct shall be joint and successive.
Acts 1981, No. 919, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982; Acts 2004, No. 26, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 891
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 891 cover?
Section CC 891 ("Devolution of separate property; parents and brothers and sisters") 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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