Category Archives: Estate Planning
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…
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…
Why new parents need to start estate planning
Why new parents need to start estate planning Becoming a parent is a transformative experience. As you welcome a new life into your family, you’ll likely experience a heightened sense of responsibility. Diapers, seemingly endless…
When should I prepare a Last Will and Testament in Louisiana?
When should I prepare a Last Will and Testament in Louisiana? In Louisiana, as in most places, it is advisable to prepare a Last Will and Testament as soon as you are of legal age…
Why retiring adults in Louisiana may benefit from Medicaid planning
Why retiring adults in Louisiana may benefit from Medicaid planning Retiring typically means living on a fixed income, so older adults must make use of all the resources available to them. Medical insurance provided by…
How being in an unmarried partnership can affect estate planning
How being in an unmarried partnership can affect estate planning For many couples in Baton Rouge, marriage is not necessary to prove their love and commitment to each other. Many are happy spending their together…
Tips for talking to your family about your estate plan
Tips for talking to your family about your estate plan You might have no intention of discussing your estate plan with your family. You might consider that it’s your money and you have the right…
