Louisiana § RS 9:1753 - Technical language not required; interpretation of instrument
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1753 — Technical language not required; interpretation of instrument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:1753. Technical language not required; interpretation of instrument
No particular language is required to create a trust, but it must clearly appear that the creation of a trust is intended.
A trust instrument shall be given an interpretation that will sustain the effectiveness of its provisions if the trust instrument is susceptible of such an interpretation.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:1753
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1753 cover?
Section RS 9:1753 ("Technical language not required; interpretation of instrument") 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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