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3 Debts That May Need to Be Paid During Probate
Going to succession court in Louisiana can be a lengthy and sometimes stressful process. The personal representative handling another individual’s affairs needs to initiate the succession process, communicate with interested parties and properly distribute the…
Safeguarding your will: Strategies to prevent contests
Estate planning can be a complex process. Among the things you need to ensure is the validity of your will. It would be best if you also saw that it is enforceable. This is because…
What are irrevocable trusts?
Creating an estate plan requires the creator to determine the most effective ways to relay their wishes. When it comes to assets they want to pass down, there are a few options. Some people may…
Opening an estate in Louisiana
If you are an executor of an estate, you will open it after the decedent’s death. How you approach this process is crucial. Any wrong move can lead to delays and a bad experience for…
Preparing for your role as executor of an estate
A loved one, close friend or someone you know professionally has asked if they can name you as their executor as they prepare their estate plan. That likely shows that they have a of faith…
3 potential challenges to an estate plan
When an estate plan is read after a person’s passing, certain family members or beneficiaries may decide to challenge that plan. They don’t agree that it should be executed as it has been written. Not…
3 tips for passing a business to your children
3 tips for passing a business to your children Many business owners plan to leave the company to their children. They see the business as a legacy. They want their children to run the company…
Preparing for your senior years: 3 estate planning must-do’s
Preparing for your senior years: 3 estate planning must-do’s As people transition into our late-life years, circumstances often evolve, sometimes unexpectedly. For example, a chronic illness could arise out of nowhere. If you are ever…
What are the key areas of elder law?
What are the key areas of elder law? Elder law is a term that most people are familiar with. In a nutshell, it involves the legal rights and protections that people have as they get…
Waiting for your inheritance: Timeline for beneficiaries in Louisiana
Waiting for your inheritance: Timeline for beneficiaries in Louisiana The loss of a loved one is a difficult experience, and financial concerns can add extra stress to an already overwhelming time of life. As such,…
