Louisiana § CC 941 - Declaration of unworthiness
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 941 — Declaration of unworthiness, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 941. Declaration of unworthiness
A successor shall be declared unworthy if he is convicted of a crime involving the intentional killing, or attempted killing, of the decedent or is judicially determined to have participated in the intentional, unjustified killing, or attempted killing, of the decedent. An action to declare a successor unworthy shall be brought in the succession proceedings of the decedent.
An executive pardon or pardon by operation of law does not affect the unworthiness of a successor.
Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 941
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 941 cover?
Section CC 941 ("Declaration of unworthiness") 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 941?
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