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urn: "urn:us-la:civcode:art:248"
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heading: "Modes of establishment of tutorships."
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acts_citations_raw: "Amended by Acts 1960, No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1961."
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# Art. 248. Modes of establishment of tutorships.

Tutorship by nature takes place of right, but the natural tutor must qualify for the office as provided by law. In every other kind of tutorship the tutor must be confirmed or appointed by the court, and must qualify for the office as provided by law.