Terms Used In Louisiana Civil Code 875

  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Testate: To die leaving a will.

           Intestate succession results from provisions of law in favor of certain persons, in default of testate successors. Intestate succession is the subject of the present title.

           Acts 1981, No. 919, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.