Category Archives: Successions & Probate
Can a Beneficiary Sell an Inheritance in Louisiana?
The short answer is usually yes—but exactly what the beneficiary can sell depends on when the sale occurs and what the beneficiary actually inherited. A person trying to sell an inheritance in Louisiana may be…
When Can a Louisiana Succession Representative Be Removed?
A family cannot remove a Louisiana succession representative simply by agreeing that someone else should take over. Once the court appoints or confirms the representative, another court order is generally required to remove that person.…
When Does Someone Lack Testamentary Capacity in Louisiana?
Testamentary capacity in Louisiana is measured at a specific moment: when the person executes the will. A diagnosis of dementia, hospitalization, advanced age, physical weakness, or occasional confusion may raise legitimate concerns. However, none of…
Can You Do a Succession Yourself in Louisiana?
The short answer is that you may be able to do a succession yourself in Louisiana. However, the better question is whether the particular estate is simple enough to make self-filing practical. Some families can…
Five Reasons Succession Litigation May Be Necessary in Louisiana
Most Louisiana successions do not need to become prolonged courtroom battles. When the will is valid, the heirs agree, and the succession representative properly administers the estate, the process may remain largely uncontested. However, some…
How to Choose a Louisiana Estate Law Attorney
Choosing a Louisiana estate law attorney involves more than finding someone who can prepare a will or file succession documents. The attorney should understand how Louisiana’s estate-planning rules, property laws, and succession procedures work together—and…
Choosing a Louisiana Succession Attorney: Field Law’s Approach
Choosing a Louisiana succession attorney involves more than finding someone who can prepare court documents. The attorney must also identify the correct procedure, organize the estate’s information, anticipate problems, and keep the matter moving. Field…
Field Law’s Louisiana Supreme Court Victory in a Lost-Will Case
Field Law attorney Morgan Field represented the successful applicant in a Louisiana Supreme Court lost-will case that addressed whether an unsigned copy and witness affidavits could establish the validity of a missing notarial testament. In…
Probate vs. Succession in Louisiana: What Is the Difference?
People often use “probate” and “succession” to describe the legal process that follows a death. However, the terms do not mean exactly the same thing under Louisiana law. The simplest explanation of probate vs. succession…
How to Leave Cryptocurrency to Your Heirs in Louisiana
Cryptocurrency can be transferred through an estate plan just like other property. However, transferring legal ownership is only half the problem. Your heirs must also be able to locate and access the assets without exposing…
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