Louisiana § RS 9:2005 - Seizure by creditor; special claims
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2005 — Seizure by creditor; special claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2005. Seizure by creditor; special claims
Notwithstanding any stipulation in the trust instrument to the contrary, the proper court, in summary proceedings to which the trustee, the beneficiary, and the beneficiary's creditor shall be parties, may permit seizure of any portion of the beneficiary's interest in trust income and principal in its discretion and as may be just under the circumstances if the claim is based upon a judgment for:
(1) Alimony, or maintenance of a person whom the beneficiary is obligated to support;
(2) Necessary services rendered or necessary supplies furnished to the beneficiary or to a person whom the beneficiary is obligated to support; or
(3) Damages arising from a felony criminal offense committed by the beneficiary which results in a conviction or a plea of guilty.
Acts 2004, No. 521, §2; Acts 2010, No. 457, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:2005
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2005 cover?
Section RS 9:2005 ("Seizure by creditor; special claims") 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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