CHAPTER 12.  DISCHARGE OF SUCCESSION REPRESENTATIVE

Art. 3391.  Discharge of succession representative

After homologation of the final account, or upon proof that the heirs have waived a final account, the succession representative may petition for discharge.

Upon the filing of receipts or other evidence satisfactory to the court, showing that the creditors have been paid and that the balance of the property in the possession of the succession representative has been distributed to the heirs and legatees, the court shall render a judgment discharging the succession representative and cancelling his bond.