Morgan Field
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Can a charity be included in your estate plan?
Can a charity be included in your estate plan? Estate planning largely revolves around ensuring that your loved ones receive an inheritance when you pass away. However, there may be other things that you hold…
Alternatives to a Do Not Resuscitate order
Alternatives to a Do Not Resuscitate order If someone does not want CPR to be used when they stop breathing or when their heart stops beating, they may have a do not resuscitate (DNR) order on file.…
Why do most people not have an estate plan?
Why do most people not have an estate plan? Estate planning is not the norm. In fact, the majority of people in the United States don’t have an estate plan yet. Many of them do…
Review your estate plan at these key times
Review your estate plan at these key times Making an estate plan is an excellent step toward providing stability for your family. You help them smoothly transition through this period in life with lower odds…
When does someone lack the capacity to draft a will in Louisiana?
When does someone lack the capacity to draft a will in Louisiana? There are certain requirements for a valid and enforceable will in Louisiana. The first is that someone must be an adult. There are…
From founder to successor: A seamless leadership transition
From founder to successor: A seamless leadership transition Family businesses are the backbone of the economy, blending personal and professional dynamics. The foundation laid by the founder of a family company is crucial, and a…
10 reasons people don’t want to hire an attorney to prepare their Last Will and Testament
10 reasons people don’t want to hire an attorney to prepare their Last Will and Testament Cost Concerns: Legal fees can be perceived as high, especially for those with simple estate planning needs. Some may opt…
What is a do-it-yourself Will in Louisiana?
What is a do-it-yourself Will in Louisiana? In Louisiana, an olographic will is a type of last will and testament that is entirely handwritten, dated and signed by the testator (the person making the will).…
Why do Louisiana LGBT clients need an estate plan more than ever?
Why do Louisiana LGBT clients need an estate plan more than ever? Louisiana LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) clients, like their counterparts in many other states, often have specific challenges and considerations regarding estate…
Can you do a succession yourself in Louisiana?
Can you do a succession yourself in Louisiana? In Louisiana, you can complete a succession (commonly known as probate in other states) without an attorney, but it can be a complex and legally intricate process.…
