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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...
The Baby Boomer generation is finally reaching retirement age. These workforce leaders will want to protect their legacy of hard work and accomplishment so their families can continue to enjoy all that they’ve built. Alongside a will, deeds to property, and retirement...
The laws governing what happens to a deceased person's property in Louisiana can differ from what may happen in many other states. One interesting aspect of estate law in the Bayou State is what happens to property when the deceased person did not have a will....
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...
There are many tasks that an executor will need to complete after an individual dies. Typically, the first step in the process of settling a deceased person's affairs is to present the will to a probate judge. Probate may take place in Louisiana if the deceased...
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...
If you have been named as the executor of an estate in Louisiana, you'll likely be concerned with fulfilling your duty to the deceased person. They may have been your friend or a family member, so you'll be feeling a huge amount of responsibility when it comes to...
