Louisiana § RS 9:2274 - Application of Louisiana Trust Code
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2274 — Application of Louisiana Trust Code, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2274. Application of Louisiana Trust Code
Whenever the law pertaining to charitable trusts is silent, the Louisiana Trust Code shall apply, but no provision of the Louisiana Trust Code or other law shall be applied to invalidate a trust or any provision thereof permitted by this Part, or to prevent a charitable tax deduction or to affect adversely the trust's tax-exempt charitable status.
Acts 2008, No. 637, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:2274
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2274 cover?
Section RS 9:2274 ("Application of Louisiana Trust Code") 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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