Legal Services In Succession, Personal Injury And Criminal Defense
Call Us Today!
504-662-9561
Call Us Today!
504-662-9561
Many adults name someone in their will to manage their estate after they pass away. If a person dies without a will or the will is declared invalid, the court will typically appoint someone to manage the decedent’s estate. This person, often referred to as the...
Most of us in Louisiana hope to pass away only after living a long, full life, but there are no guarantees of that. Due to the uncertainty, it is important that people have an estate plan in place even if they do not think they will need it for a long time. However,...
When a person dies in Louisiana and their property is set to be passed on to loved ones and others they may have named in their estate plan, the estate must go through succession. This is a term that Louisiana uses and is generally referred to as probate in other...
While many people want to leave a legacy to their loved ones after they are gone, in many cases they also leave behind unpaid debts. What happens to those financial obligations after they pass away? What happens to debt during the succession process? Around three out...
Overseeing succession as an estate administrator can be an honorable, albeit stressful responsibility. After all, you’re tasked with ensuring that a deceased individual’s assets are properly distributed and that his or her wishes for the estate and his or her loved...
Estate planning is a hard subject to talk about with loved ones because it involves making plans for a time when someone in the family will no longer be alive. Estate planning can involve the development and execution of legal documents that dictate how and to whom...
When a loved one dies in Louisiana their estate generally goes through probate, referred to as succession in Louisiana. Probate can be a time-consuming process. You may wonder if you have any other options, especially if your loved one’s estate was small and your...
Wills are important testamentary documents that can ease the process of succession when a Louisiana resident dies. In Louisiana, two types of wills are recognized: olographic and notarial. This post will discuss each and the requirements mandated for their successful...
Administering an estate is an important responsibility. For that reason, both estate planners and their families should be familiar with the process of how an estate is administered. Understanding how an estate is administered can help estate planners develop an...
If property is held in your Louisiana estate at the time of your death, it will likely be subject to state probate laws. The probate process is used to determine how those assets should be distributed to beneficiaries. It may also be used to appoint a guardian for...
