Category Archives: Successions & Probate
Forced Heirship Deep Dive: Who Qualifies, When Representation Matters, and Why the Date of Death Controls
Louisiana forced heirship begins with Civil Code article 1493. Forced heirs generally include descendants of the first degree who are twenty-three years old or younger at the decedent’s death. A person remains within this age…
What Is Succession Litigation in Louisiana, and When Does a Family Need It?
Many successions are routine. Some are not. A succession becomes litigation when there is a real dispute that cannot be resolved through ordinary administration. That may mean a fight over a will, over who the…
Can a Will Be Invalidated in Louisiana? What Courts Actually Look At
To invalidate a Louisiana will, a challenger must identify a recognized legal problem and support it with evidence. A court will not set aside a testament simply because someone dislikes its terms, expected a larger…
Can a Louisiana Will Be Defended in Court? What Happens When Someone Tries to Break It
A will contest does not always mean the will is weak. Sometimes the will is valid, the evidence is strong, and the people receiving under the document need counsel prepared to defend it. Defending a…
What a Surviving Spouse Actually Gets in an Intestate Louisiana Succession
The rights of a surviving spouse in a Louisiana succession depend on the type of property involved and which other relatives survive the deceased. The spouse does not automatically inherit everything simply because there is…
Why Some Baton Rouge Families Still End Up in Succession Even When They Thought They Planned Ahead
A lot of families believe they have planned ahead, only to discover after a death that they still need a Baton Rouge succession. That can be frustrating, especially when the family thought a will, trust,…
What Happens to a Louisiana LLC When the Owner Dies?
A business owner may spend years building a company without seriously considering what happens if they die unexpectedly. A Baton Rouge business succession lawyer can help ensure that the company documents and estate plan work…
Is a Louisiana Notarial Testament Really Self-Proving? Not Always After the 2025 Change
Not every Louisiana notarial testament is self-proving merely because it is called “notarial.” After Act 30 of 2025, a notarial testament executed under Civil Code Article 1576 is self-proving only if it is signed on…
If You Find a Will and Think It’s Invalid, Do You Still Have to File It?
Yes. If you find a will and think it is invalid, Louisiana law generally requires you to file it. Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 2853 applies when someone possesses a document that appears to…
What a Surviving Spouse Needs to Know When There Is No Will in Louisiana
When a spouse dies without a will in Louisiana, the surviving husband or wife often faces grief and uncertainty at the same time. Many people assume the surviving spouse automatically inherits everything. In Louisiana, that…
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