Louisiana § RS 9:1517 - Certain succession representatives; power of attorney
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§ RS 9:1517. Certain succession representatives; power of attorney
Any person confirmed as a testamentary executor, or appointed dative testamentary executor, provisional administrator, or administrator of a succession may, by power of attorney, designate a person to manage in his stead. The mandatary may substitute another person to manage in his stead but only if the procuration empowers him to substitute.
Acts 1985, No. 284, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1517 cover?
Section RS 9:1517 ("Certain succession representatives; power of attorney") 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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