LATEST ARTICLES BY: Morgan Field
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…
Independent Versus Ordinary Administration in a Louisiana Succession
When a Louisiana succession needs an executor or administrator, one of the first procedural choices is whether the estate will use independent or ordinary administration. Both systems place a fiduciary in charge of collecting property,…
Can a Succession Representative Live in or Use Estate Property?
Serving as executor or administrator does not make someone the owner of every succession asset. The representative holds authority to collect, preserve, and administer estate property, but that authority exists for the estate’s benefit. A…
Can a Copy of a Missing Will Be Probated in Louisiana?
Finding a photocopy of a will can create both hope and confusion. The document may clearly describe the deceased person’s wishes, but the signed original is missing. Can the family probate the copy and follow…
What Is a Provisional Administrator, and When Is One Needed?
Sometimes a Louisiana estate cannot wait for the ordinary process of confirming an executor or appointing an administrator. A business may need someone to make payroll. A vacant house may be uninsured. Perishable property may…
Can One Heir Force the Sale of an Inherited House in Louisiana?
An inherited house can become the hardest asset in a Louisiana succession. One heir may want to sell, another may want to keep the family home, and a third may be living there without paying…
Can a Succession Be Reopened After a Judgment of Possession?
A judgment of possession often feels like the finish line. It identifies the heirs or legatees and places them into possession of the estate property. Nevertheless, Louisiana law recognizes that a family may later discover…
What Happens If An Heir Dies While A Succession Is Pending?
Louisiana successions do not always move in a straight line. An estate may remain open for months or longer, particularly when it contains real estate, a business, tax issues, or family disputes. During that time,…
Who Pays Property Taxes, Insurance, and Repairs During a Succession?
A house does not stop generating bills when its owner dies. Property taxes continue to accrue. Insurance must remain in force. A mortgage lender still expects payment, and a leaking roof can become a much…
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