What right is granted to the surviving spouse concerning community property?

The correct answer is that the surviving spouse is granted usufruct over the community property. In Louisiana's community property system, when one spouse passes away, the surviving spouse retains the right to enjoy the fruits and benefits of the community property through usufruct. This means that the surviving spouse can use the property, receive income from it, and benefit from it during their lifetime, while the ownership rights belong to the heirs.

This arrangement protects the interests of the surviving spouse, allowing them to maintain a standard of living without immediately transferring ownership to the heirs. Usufruct is a unique legal concept that balances the needs of the surviving spouse with the rights of the deceased spouse's heirs.

The other choices do not accurately reflect the legal framework of community property in Louisiana. Full ownership rights would imply that the surviving spouse completely owns the community property, which is not the case until the usufruct ends and ownership transfers to the heirs. Immediate transfer of all assets does not occur as there is typically a process for settling the estate, and temporary ownership until heirs are decided misrepresents the nature of usufruct, which provides ongoing rights rather than a limited or temporary claim.