Louisiana § RS 9:5643 - Right to probate testament
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5643 — Right to probate testament, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:5643. Right to probate testament
The right to probate a purported testament in a succession proceeding shall prescribe five years after the date of the judicial opening of the succession of the deceased.
Added by Acts 1960, No. 31, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1961. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 316, §2, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:5643
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:5643 cover?
Section RS 9:5643 ("Right to probate testament") 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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