TITLE I--OF SUCCESSIONS

CHAPTER 1--OF THE DIFFERENT SORTS OF

SUCCESSIONS AND SUCCESSORS

Art. 871. Meaning of succession

           Succession is the transmission of the estate of the deceased to his successors. The successors thus have the right to take possession of the estate of the deceased after complying with applicable provisions of law.

           Acts 1981 No. 919, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.