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The House Is Still in My Parent’s Name. How Do We Put It in Ours?
A parent’s death does not automatically update the parish land records. The deed may still show your parent’s name years later, even though Louisiana law gives successors ownership rights at death. If the family wants…
Louisiana Handwritten Wills: Requirements, Probate, and Common Challenges
A handwritten will can be valid in Louisiana. The state calls it an olographic testament. But “written by hand” is only the beginning. The document must meet Louisiana's form requirements, and after death someone must…
My Spouse Died. Do I Own Our House Now?
Do you own the whole house after your spouse dies? Not necessarily. You may own your existing share without inheriting your spouse’s entire share. After your spouse dies, it is natural to think of the…
Who Pays for Repairs, Taxes, Insurance, and Improvements Between a Usufructuary and Naked Owner?
When one person has a usufruct over a Louisiana house and someone else owns the naked ownership, a repair bill can quickly become a family dispute. The starting rule is straightforward: the usufructuary pays for…
Someone in My Family Died. What Should I Do First in Louisiana?
When someone dies, you do not have to understand Louisiana succession law before taking the first step. Start by protecting what matters now. Then gather enough information to find out whether the family needs a…
Can a Usufructuary Sell a House in Louisiana Without the Naked Owners?
Can a usufructuary sell a house in Louisiana without the naked owners? Usually not. A usufruct gives someone the right to use and enjoy property that another person owns. A house is a nonconsumable thing,…
What Happens When a Bank Freezes an Account After Someone Dies in Louisiana?
A bank account frozen after death in Louisiana does not necessarily mean the money is lost or that the bank has decided who owns it. Usually, the bank has learned of the customer’s death and…
How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Louisiana?
Serving as the executor of a Louisiana succession can require months of work. The executor may need to secure property, locate accounts, communicate with heirs, address debts, work with accountants and attorneys, sell assets, and…
What Can an Heir Do When the Executor Will Not Provide Information?
An executor does not have to report every phone call or obtain an heir’s permission for each routine decision. However, administering a Louisiana succession is not a private project. The representative must identify estate property,…
Does a Judgment of Possession Completely End a Louisiana Succession?
A Louisiana judgment of possession is one of the most important documents in a succession. It recognizes the heirs, legatees, surviving spouse, or usufructuary and places the proper parties into possession of the deceased person’s…
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