CC 1734 - Donations in contemplation of marriage by third persons; in general - Louisiana Statutes

NOTE: Art. 1734 effective until Sept. 1, 2005. See Acts 2004, No. 619, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.

CHAPTER 8--OF DONATIONS MADE BY MARRIAGE CONTRACT

TO THE HUSBAND OR WIFE, AND TO THE CHILDREN TO BE

BORN OF THE MARRIAGE

Art. 1734. Donations inter vivos by marriage contract; effect as to unborn children.

Every donation inter vivos, though made by marriage contract to the husband and wife or to either of them, is subject to the general rules prescribed for the donations made under that title.

It can not take effect for the benefit of children not yet born.

NOTE: Art. 1734 as amended by Acts 2004, No. 619, §1, eff. Sept. 1. 2005:

CHAPTER 8. OF DONATIONS INTER VIVOS MADE IN CONTEMPLATION

OF MARRIAGE BY THIRD PERSONS

SECTION 1. IN GENERAL

Art. 1734. Donations in contemplation of marriage by third persons; in general

Any third person may make a donation inter vivos in contemplation of a prospective marriage in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. Such a donation shall be governed by the rules applicable to donations inter vivos in general, including the rules pertaining to the reduction of donations that exceed the disposable portion, but only insofar as those general rules are not modified by the following Articles.

A donation inter vivos by a third person in contemplation of a prospective marriage that is not made in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be governed solely by the rules applicable to donations inter vivos in general.

Acts 2004, No. 619, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.