Louisiana § RS 9:2273 - Who may be trustee
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§ RS 9:2273. Who may be trustee
Only the following persons may serve as a trustee of a trust established by this Part:
(1) A natural person enjoying full capacity to contract who is a citizen or resident alien of the United States.
(2) A federally insured depository institution organized under the laws of Louisiana, another state, or of the United States, or a financial institution or trust company authorized to exercise trust or fiduciary powers under the laws of Louisiana or of the United States.
Acts 2003, No. 480, §1; Acts 2008, No. 637, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:2273
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2273 cover?
Section RS 9:2273 ("Who may be 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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