Can I renounce the property rights in Louisiana?

Q: Can I renounce my inheritance in Louisiana?

Yes, you can renounce your inheritance in Louisiana. The renunciation must be made in writing and must clearly express your intention to give up your rights to the inherited property. According to La. C.C. Art. 964, if you renounce, your rights will pass to the next eligible heirs as if you had predeceased the decedent.

Q: What happens if I renounce my property rights?

If you renounce your property rights in Louisiana, those rights will pass to the next eligible successors. This means that you will no longer have any claim to the property, and it will be treated as if you had never inherited it. This process is governed by La. C.C. Art. 964.

Q: Do I have to accept all inherited property?

No, in Louisiana, you do not have to accept all inherited property. You can choose to accept some rights and renounce others. This flexibility is outlined in La. C.C. Art. 947, allowing you to manage your inheritance according to your preferences.

Full question:

My great grandfather had a vineyard and it has been inherited to my father and now it has come to me. I am doing an export business and unable to concentrate on the produce and income from the vineyard. So I want to renounce my rights in this property. Am I entitled to renounce the property rights?

Category: Wills and Estates
Subcategory: Disclaimer of Property Interest
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Louisiana

Answer:

In Louisiana, you may disclaim the rights in property. Renunciation must be express and in writing.
Statutes in this regard are given below:

La. C.C. Art. 963
Requirement of formality
Renunciation must be express and in writing.

La. C.C. Art. 964
Accretion upon renunciation in intestate successions
The rights of an intestate successor who renounces accrete to those persons who would have succeeded to them if the successor had predeceased the decedent.

La. C.C. Art. 947
Right of successor to accept or renounce
A successor is not obligated to accept rights to succeed. He may accept some of those rights and renounce others.

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FAQs

What is property renunciation?

Property renunciation is the formal process of giving up your rights to a property. In Louisiana, this must be done in writing and clearly state your intention to renounce those rights. Once renounced, the property rights pass to the next eligible successor as if you had never inherited them. This allows for a clear transfer of ownership without complications.