La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3081
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
After the probate of the testament, or after its production into court as provided by Article 2891 if it is a nuncupative testament by public act, the person named as executor therein may petition the court for confirmation, and for the issuance of letters testamentary. If he files the original petition for the execution of the testament, he may pray therein for the issuance of letters.
La. C.P. § 3081