Property Ownership

In Louisiana, a 'forced heir' is a child who has a legal right to:

AForce the sale of the family home upon a parent's death
BReceive a protected minimum share (légitima) of a deceased parent's estate under Louisiana forced heirship law✓ Correct
COverride a parent's will in favor of a government inheritance tax
DClaim ownership of community property during the parent's lifetime

Explanation

Louisiana is the only US state with forced heirship. Forced heirs (typically children under 24 or permanently disabled children) have a legal right to a protected minimum share (légitima) of a deceased parent's estate that cannot be disinherited without legal cause.

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