La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 2882
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
At the probate hearing the court shall open the testament, if it is enclosed in a sealed envelope, receive proof of the making of the testament as provided in Articles 2883 through 2889, may read the testament to those present, and shall paraph the top and bottom of each page of the testament by inscribing it "ne varietur" over the judicial signature.
La. C.P. § 2882