Louisiana § RS 9:1899 - Distribution of income; forced heirs
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1899 — Distribution of income; forced heirs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:1899. Distribution of income; forced heirs
The trust instrument may provide when income shall be distributed, or it may provide that the trustee has discretion to determine the time or frequency of distribution or to accumulate some or all of the income, except as otherwise provided by this Code with respect to the legitime in trust.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:1899
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1899 cover?
Section RS 9:1899 ("Distribution of income; forced heirs") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 9:1899?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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