Donation effective from time of acceptance
La. Civ. Code art. 1544
in effect1544. Donation effective from time of acceptance
A donation inter vivos is without effect until it is accepted by the donee. The acceptance shall be made during the lifetime of the donor.
The acceptance of a donation may be made in the act of donation or subsequently in writing.
When the donee is put into corporeal possession of a movable by the donor, possession by the donee also constitutes acceptance of the donation.
Acts 2008, No. 204, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=108867Fetched: 10/20/2026
