Louisiana § RS 11:3866 - Death benefits
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:3866 — Death benefits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 11:3866. Death benefits
In the event of death of an elective official, drawing or eligible to draw benefits hereunder, one half of his retirement allowance shall be paid to his surviving spouse as long as she shall remain unmarried; provided the spouse was married to him prior to his retirement and was living with him at the time of his death.
Acts 1958, No. 65, §7; Redesignated from R.S. 33:1796 by Acts 1991, No. 74, §3, eff. June 25, 1991.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 11:3866
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 11:3866 cover?
Section RS 11:3866 ("Death benefits") 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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