Louisiana Civil Code Tit. I, Art. 890. Usufruct of surviving spouse
Current as of January 01, 2019 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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If the deceased spouse is survived by descendants, the surviving spouse shall have a usufruct over the decedent's share of the community property to the extent that the decedent has not disposed of it by testament.  This usufruct terminates when the surviving spouse dies or remarries, whichever occurs first.
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