La. Stat. tit. 13 § 3424
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
In a proceeding to appoint a curator for an absent person conducted ex parte, the court costs are to be paid from the estate of the absent person. In all contradictory proceedings conducted pursuant to the filing of an opposition to the appointment, the court costs are to be paid by the party cast, unless the court directs otherwise.
La. R.S. § 13:3424