Louis ceded his claims on the family lands in Burgundy to his elder brother, Duke Hugh V of Burgundy, who in turn ceded to Louis the claim to the Kingdom of Thessalonica, which had been sold to their family in 1266.
In a land exchange, Louis gave up his rights to the family property in Burgundy to his older brother, Duke Hugh V of Burgundy. In return, Duke Hugh V granted Louis ownership of the Kingdom of Thessalonica, which was previously acquired by their family in 1266.