Intestate succession, definition.
La. Civ. Code art. 1096
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A succession is called intestate when the deceased has left no will, or when his will has been revoked or annulled as irregular.
Therefore the heirs to whom a succession has fallen by the effects of law only, are called heirs ab intestato.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=108538Fetched: 10/20/2026