Except as otherwise provided in this Title, testate and intestate succession to immovables situated in this state is governed by the law of this state.

The forced heirship law of this state does not apply if the deceased was domiciled outside this state at the time of death and he left no forced heirs domiciled in this state at the time of his death.

Acts 1991, No. 923, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 257, §1.