Jurisdiction; procedure

La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3401

La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3401

Art. 3401. Jurisdiction; procedure When a nonresident dies leaving property situated in this state, a succession proceeding may be instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with Article 2811. Except as otherwise provided in this Title, the procedure in such a succession shall be the same as provided by law for the succession of a Louisiana domiciliary.