Louisiana § RS 9:1894 - Representation
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1894 — Representation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:1894. Representation
If a person dies before the creation of the trust, who would have been a member of the class if he had not died, his descendants shall be considered members of the class by representation unless the instrument otherwise provides. In all cases in which representation is permitted, the division is made by roots. If one root has produced several branches, the subdivision is also made by roots in each branch, and the members of the same branch take by heads.
Acts 1985, No. 582, §1; Acts 2015, No. 219, §1.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1894 cover?
Section RS 9:1894 ("Representation") 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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