La. Civ. Code Ann. art. § 2434 (2026)

Art. 2434.  Quantum

The marital portion is one-fourth of the succession in ownership if the deceased died without children, the same fraction in usufruct for life if he is survived by three or fewer children, and a child's share in such usufruct if he is survived by more than three children.  In no event, however, shall the amount of the marital portion exceed one million dollars.

Acts 1979, No. 710, §1; Acts 1987, No. 289, §1.