Category Archives: Successions & Probate
How Much Does a Forced Heir Receive in Louisiana?
How much does a forced heir receive in Louisiana? The familiar answer—one-fourth for one forced heir or one-half for two or more—is only the starting point. Louisiana law first calculates the collective forced portion. It…
Why Louisiana Estate Law Is Different From Other States
Louisiana estate law differs from the law of other states in both terminology and substance. Concepts such as forced heirship, usufruct, naked ownership, community property, mandates, and successions can produce results that surprise people familiar…
Fixed-Fee Estate Planning and Successions in Louisiana
Fixed-fee estate planning and successions give Louisiana clients a clearer understanding of their legal costs. Instead of receiving bills based on the number of hours worked, clients agree to a fee for a defined set…
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Louisiana Succession Attorney?
After a death, families are often told that they need to “open the succession.” That phrase makes the process sound like a single court filing. In reality, a Louisiana succession can involve questions about the…
4 Things Your Executor Should Know About Your Louisiana Estate Plan
Signing a will is an important step, but your estate plan also needs to work when your family must use it. Making sure your executor has the right information can reduce delays, prevent confusion, and…
What Is Forced Heirship in Louisiana?
Louisiana gives people substantial freedom to decide who will inherit their property. That freedom is not unlimited. Under Louisiana’s forced-heirship law, certain descendants are entitled to receive a minimum portion of a parent’s estate even…
How to Reduce the Risk of a Louisiana Will Contest
A carefully prepared will provides instructions for distributing property, selecting an executor and, when appropriate, nominating a tutor for minor children. Even a valid will, however, can become the subject of a family dispute. No…
What Happens When Someone Contests a Will in Louisiana?
When a family member questions a will, the disagreement does not automatically become a successful will contest. Louisiana law generally permits people to decide who will receive their property after death—even when that decision disappoints…
How Field Law Helps Out-of-State Clients With Louisiana Estate Matters
Living outside Louisiana does not prevent you from inheriting Louisiana property, serving as an executor, protecting your interest in a succession, or resolving a Louisiana trust or estate dispute. It can, however, make the process…
How Long Does It Take to Receive an Inheritance in Louisiana?
When someone dies and leaves you property, you may need to know when you can access the money, transfer the property, or sell an inherited home. There is no single timeline for receiving an inheritance…
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