Probate And Estate Administration

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...

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...

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...

Louisiana residents who are planning their estate know that both heirs and beneficiaries stand to benefit from the assets left behind But many people are not fully aware of the differences between these two designations. Estate planners should understand this...

If you lived in Louisiana at the time of your passing, your estate will likely be subject to the state's probate laws. Probate ensures that a deceased person's will is valid and carried out in a timely manner. However, there is a chance that your assets will transfer...

When people in Louisiana write wills, they normally name someone to serve as the executor of their estates. The executor of an estate plays a crucial role in administering the will and handling the estate after the testator passes away. Serving as an executor is...