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Make long-term care part of your estate planning
Make long-term care part of your estate planning When planning for the future, it is important to consider all the different aspects that will affect your life. Estate planning is one of the most important…
What changes should you make to your will after divorce?
What changes should you make to your will after divorce? Divorce under any circumstance is a stressful and life-altering event. With loads of changes to deal with, it is pretty easy to overlook your estate…
Succession in Louisiana for out-of-state family members
Succession in Louisiana for out-of-state family members Laws in Louisiana can be quite different from other states. This is particularly true for succession, the term used for the transferring of property and assets after a family…
Accounting for pets in estate planning
Accounting for pets in estate planning Estate planning is an important step to ensure that your family is provided for when you are no longer around. For many, pets play an essential role in their…
A challenging but necessary conversation
A challenging but necessary conversation Preparing an estate plan is a legally complex and emotionally charged process where vital decisions are made. According to CNBC, 67 percent of United States residents do not have a…
3 ways successions planning will help your loved ones
3 ways successions planning will help your loved ones Succession planning is an important task that the average person will delay if possible. Procrastination is probably the most common reason people give for not having…
3 reasons an estate may go through succession litigation
3 reasons an estate may go through succession litigation In many cases, estates only require small oversight. Often, succession proceedings are largely technical, with a judge ensuring that everything lines up with state requirements. However,…
What is an advanced directive for health care?
What is an advanced directive for health care? If you are considering building an estate plan, you may want to consider creating an advanced directive for health care. Whether you’re in a serious accident, suffer…
What happens to your estate if you die intestate in Louisiana?
What happens to your estate if you die intestate in Louisiana? If a person dies without a will (known as dying intestate), they cannot determine who inherits their estate. Instead, their assets are distributed according…
Plan ahead to keep your property out of the succession process
Plan ahead to keep your property out of the succession process Many estates in Louisiana have to go through succession, commonly known in other states as probate. Different situations can trigger that type of oversight.…
