Louisiana § RS 9:2423 - Admission to probate; force and effect
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2423 — Admission to probate; force and effect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2423. Admission to probate; force and effect
If upon the hearing, it appears to the satisfaction of the court that the will has been duly proved, allowed, and admitted to probate outside of this state, and that it was executed according to the law of the place in which the same was made, or in which the testator was at the time domiciled, or in conformity with the laws of this state, it must be admitted to probate, which probate shall have the same force and effect as the original probate of a domestic will.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:2423
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2423 cover?
Section RS 9:2423 ("Admission to probate; force and effect") 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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