Louisiana § RS 13:3444 - Small curatorship
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3444 — Small curatorship, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 13:3444. Small curatorship
A. In a small curatorship wherein the absent person's property in Louisiana has a gross value of twenty thousand dollars or less, the court costs shall be one-half the court costs in similar proceedings in larger curatorships, provided the minimum costs in any case shall be five dollars.
B. If the court is satisfied that no one will accept the small curatorship and furnish the usual security, it shall appoint a curator, who shall comply with all requirements, but who need not furnish security.
Acts 1990, No. 989, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 13:3444
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3444 cover?
Section RS 13:3444 ("Small curatorship") 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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