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A decedent (pronounced da-See-dunt) is a deceased person. This term is commonly used to refer to a deceased person in the law of wills, trusts, and estates.

In Louisiana, the term 'decedent' refers to an individual who has passed away. In the context of wills, trusts, and estates law, the decedent is the person whose estate is being managed or distributed after death. Louisiana law, which is based on the Napoleonic Code and thus differs from the common law tradition in other states, has specific provisions for handling a decedent's estate. These laws are found in the Louisiana Civil Code and include rules on succession, which is the process of transferring the decedent's assets to heirs or legatees. If the decedent had a valid will, the estate is distributed according to the wishes expressed in that will. If there is no will, the estate is distributed according to Louisiana's intestacy laws, which outline the order of inheritance for relatives. It is important for individuals dealing with a decedent's estate in Louisiana to consult with an attorney who is knowledgeable in Louisiana succession law to ensure proper legal procedures are followed.

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