Louisiana § RS 9:1852 - Marital portion in full property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1852 — Marital portion in full property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:1852. Marital portion in full property
An unconditional principal and income interest in trust, with income payable not less than annually for the life of the beneficiary, satisfies the marital portion to the same extent as would the full ownership not in trust of the same property; however, during the term of the trust, the trustee may pay principal from the trust property for support, maintenance, education, medical expenses, or welfare of the beneficiary and, upon termination of the portion of the trust that affects the marital portion, the principal shall be delivered to the surviving spouse or his heirs, legatees, or assigns free of trust.
Added by Acts 1977, No. 67, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:1852
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1852 cover?
Section RS 9:1852 ("Marital portion in full property") 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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