Period within which will must be probated
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2893
in effect2893. Period within which will must be probated
No testament shall be admitted to probate unless a petition therefor has been filed in a court of competent jurisdiction within five years after the judicial opening of the succession of the deceased.
Amended by Acts 1981, No. 316, §1; Acts 1986, No. 247, §1.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=111570Fetched: 10/20/2026
