Louisiana § RS 11:165 - Funds or benefits payable to a succession
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:165 — Funds or benefits payable to a succession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 11:165. Funds or benefits payable to a succession
When funds or benefits are payable to the succession of a deceased member or retiree of a state or statewide retirement system, the retirement system shall be considered an employer for purposes of R.S. 9:1515, and the funds or benefits may be paid to the surviving spouse or major child in accordance with that statute, regardless of whether the funds or benefits were payable to the deceased member or retiree himself, or only to his succession.
Acts 1997, No. 8, §1, eff. July 1, 1997.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 11:165
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:165 cover?
Section RS 11:165 ("Funds or benefits payable to a succession") 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 § RS 11:165?
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