Louisiana § RS 9:1788 - Resignation of trustee

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1788 — Resignation of trustee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 9:1788. Resignation of trustee

A trustee may resign at any time by giving written notice of resignation to each of the beneficiaries or by mailing written notice to each at his last known address.  The trust instrument may provide another method of resignation and notice.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:1788

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1788 cover?

Section RS 9:1788 ("Resignation of trustee") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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