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urn: urn:us-la:rs:9:1824
citation: "R.S. 9:1824"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 9 › Code Preliminary Title › Code Book III › Code Title II › Chapter 1 › Part II › Subpart G"
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# Consequence of trustee's failure to accept

If the trustee was not a party to the trust instrument, he must accept the trust in writing within a reasonable time after its creation, or the proper court shall appoint a trustee.