re: Edwin Edwards hand written will leaves everything to 8 yo son

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nless the “mental illness” part is a factor, forced heirship only comes into play if the kid(s) is/are under the age of 24.

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Art. 1493. Forced heirs; representation of forced heirs
A. Forced heirs are descendants of the first degree who, at the time of the death of the decedent, are twenty-three years of age or younger or descendants of the first degree of any age who, because of mental incapacity or physical infirmity, are permanently incapable of taking care of their persons or administering their estates at the time of the death of the decedent.