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Elder Laws in Louisiana.

Louisiana elder-law issues often involve interdictions (Louisiana’s civil-law term for guardianship), powers of attorney (called mandates in Louisiana), advance directives, long-term-care planning, and protection of elderly and infirm adults. Interdictions run through Louisiana district courts under the Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Louisiana Statutes

Louisiana InterdictionLa. Civ. Code arts. 389 et seq.; La. C.C.P. arts. 4541 et seq.

Louisiana interdiction (the civil-law equivalent of guardianship and conservatorship) governs appointment of curators for persons unable to care for themselves or their property.

Louisiana Adult Protective ServicesLa. R.S. §§ 15:1501 et seq.

Louisiana law provides reporting and protective-services mechanisms for elderly and infirm adults subjected to abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

State law

Official Sources

Louisiana State Legislature — Laws Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs

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