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.