2016 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
CC 3531 - Interpretation of testaments

LA Civ Code 3531 (2016) What's This?

Art. 3531. Interpretation of testaments

The meaning of words and phrases used in a testament is determined according to the law of the state expressly designated by the testator for that purpose, or clearly contemplated by him at the time of making the testament, and, in the absence of such an express or implied selection, according to the law of the state in which the testator was domiciled at the time of making the testament.

Acts 1991, No. 923, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.

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