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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE BILL NO. 439
BY REPRESENTATIVE ABRAMSON
WILLS/TESTAMENTS: Repeals the statutory authorization for the designation of an
attorney in a testament
AN ACT1
To repeal R.S. 9:2448, relative to testaments; to repeal the statutory authorization for the2
designation in a will of an attorney to handle an estate.3
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:4
Section 1. R.S. 9:2448 is hereby repealed in its entirety.5
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Abramson HB No. 439
Abstract: Repeals provision authorizing a testator to designate in his will an attorney to
handle his estate.
Present law provides that a testator may designate in his will an attorney to handle the legal
matters of his estate, to open and close the estate, and to represent the executor. Authorizes
the testator to designate one or more successor attorneys in the event the designated attorney
predeceases the testator or is unable or unwilling to serve. Provides for the removal of the
attorney for cause and provides for compensation.
Proposed law repeals present law.
(Repeals R.S. 9:2448)