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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.…
How to handle succession disputes in Louisiana
How to handle succession disputes in Louisiana If your loved one passes away and you have concerns about their will or other issues pertaining to their estate, there are options available to resolve these matters.…
Naked ownership: What is it, and how will it affect my house?
Naked ownership: What is it, and how will it affect my house? When sitting down to address succession planning, you will probably wonder what you should do with your house. It might be the most…
Can you disinherit immediate family members under Louisiana law?
Can you disinherit immediate family members under Louisiana law? Estate planning is intensely personal. The terms individuals include in these documents reflect their values and the relationships they have with the people in their lives.…
Firm Updates: Office Procedures for COVID-19
Firm Updates: Office Procedures for COVID-19 The health and safety of our clients, staff and the local Baton Rouge community is our number one priority, and that’s why we’re carefully monitoring current updates on the…
