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HB 142 Original 2020 Regular Session Robby Carter
Abstract: Authorizes testate successions to be administered without judicial approval when the
person has died testate, leaving no immovable property, and probate of the testament of the
deceased would have the same effect as if the deceased had died intestate.
Present law provides for the definition and administration of small successions without the
requirement of judicially opening the succession.
Proposed law retains present law and authorizes testate successions to be administered without
judicial approval when the person has died testate, leaving no immovable property, and probate of
the testament of the deceased would have the same effect as if the deceased had died intestate.
(Amends C.C.P. Arts. 3421, 3431(A), and 3432.1(A)(8))