Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

Facts: in Louisiana, 4 siblings inherit property from divorced mother. They are put in possession of their shares. Soon after, one sibling dies with no will, spouse, or heirs. The siblings' father is still living. What happens to the dead sibling's share?


Asked on 6/12/12, 8:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Maguire James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law

Surviving siblings inherit deceased sibling's ownership of his interest in the property, subject to a usufruct in favor of deceased sibling's parents, if they are living.

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Answered on 6/13/12, 6:04 am


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