Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 13, § 3435. Oath and letters

A. Before the person appointed as curator for an absent person enters upon the performance of his official duties, he must take an oath to discharge faithfully the duties of his office.

B. After the person appointed as curator for an absent person has qualified by furnishing security required of him by order of court and by taking his oath of office, the clerk shall issue to him letters of curatorship. These letters, issued in the name and under the seal of the court, evidence the appointment of the curator, his qualification, and his compliance with all requirements of law relating thereto.