La. Civ. Code art. 963Download PDFCurrent with changes from the 2024 legislative session, Chs. 3, 6-496, effective on or before 7/1/2024Section 963 - Requirement of formalityRenunciation must be express and in writing.La. C.C. § 963Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. 7/1/1999.