CCP 3401 - Jurisdiction; procedure
TITLE IV
ANCILLARY PROBATE PROCEDURE
Art. 3401. Jurisdiction; procedure
When a nonresident dies leaving property situated in this state, a succession proceeding may be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with Article 2811.
Except as otherwise provided in this Title, the procedure in such a succession shall be the same as provided by law for the succession of a Louisiana domiciliary.