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urn: "urn:us-la:civcode:art:1469"
article_number: "1469"
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heading: "Donation mortis causa; definition"
breadcrumb: "Book III › Title II › Chapter 1"
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acts_citations_raw: "Acts 2008, No. 204, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009."
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  - act_year: 2008
    act_number: 204
    section: 1
    effective_date: 2009-01-01
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# Art. 1469. Donation mortis causa; definition

A donation mortis causa is an act to take effect at the death of the donor by which he disposes of the whole or a part of his property. A donation mortis causa is revocable during the lifetime of the donor.