Prejean v. First Mississippi Corp.

CRAIN, Judge.

Louis S. Prejean, Sr. died testate on April 27, 1974. He was survived by his spouse, Gusta Mae Bourg Prejean, and the children born of the marriage, Mrs. Mary Ann An-trobus, Mr. Louis S. Prejean, Jr., and Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J. The estate consisted solely of community property. The succession was free of debt, except for a mortgage on the family home which was not in arrears.

By statutory testament, the decedent confirmed the usufruct of his surviving spouse over all property of which he died possessed, and the naked ownership in varying portions to his children. No…