Louisiana Last Will and Testament
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Louisiana Legal Requirements
Key LA statutes and obligations that apply to your last will and testament.
Requirements
- Governed by Louisiana Civil Code arts. 1570–1755 and Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure; Louisiana recognizes two main will forms: notarial (witnessed before a notary) and olographic (entirely handwritten)
- Notarial will: must be signed in the presence of a notary and two witnesses; notary reads or the testator acknowledges the contents
- Testator must be at least 16 years old and of sound mind; testamentary capacity requirements follow the Civil Code
Restrictions & Limits
- Louisiana's forced heirship law (La. Civ. Code art. 1493) protects children 23 or younger, or permanently incapacitated children of any age — these 'forced heirs' are entitled to a 'legitime' (reserved portion) that cannot be defeated by the will
- The legitime is one-fourth of the estate if there is one forced heir, or one-half if there are two or more forced heirs
- Louisiana has no state estate tax and no state inheritance tax — estates pass without state-level death tax
Official Statute References
Primary Louisiana statutes governing this document type.
Louisiana Last Will and Testament FAQ
Common questions about last will and testaments under Louisiana law.
What is Louisiana's forced heirship law?
Louisiana's forced heirship (La. Civ. Code art. 1493) is a unique civil law doctrine requiring that children aged 23 or younger (or permanently incapacitated children of any age) receive a minimum share of the estate called the 'legitime.' The reserved portion is one-fourth of the estate for one forced heir and one-half for two or more. A will that attempts to disinherit a forced heir can be partially nullified.
Are handwritten wills valid in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana recognizes the olographic testament under La. Civ. Code art. 1575: it must be entirely written, dated, and signed in the testator's own handwriting — no notary or witnesses are required. However, probating an olographic will requires the testimony of two witnesses familiar with the testator's handwriting, making notarial wills more practical for most estates.
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