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How estate planning protects unmarried partners
How estate planning protects unmarried partners If you and your romantic partner have been together for some time and plan to remain together without getting married, you need the protection of an estate plan even…
Who should have an advance directive for mental health treatment?
Who should have an advance directive for mental health treatment? A crucial part of estate planning has nothing to do with what happens to your assets after you’re gone. It involves making sure that you…
4 things your executor should know
4 things your executor should know When creating your estate plan, you will provide crucial information to relevant parties, including the government and your executor. The state government allows testators to register information regarding the…
What is a springing power of attorney?
What is a springing power of attorney? A power of attorney is a useful estate planning document to give someone else control. For example, a financial or legal power of attorney would allow someone to…
Tactics for disinheriting someone
Tactics for disinheriting someone As you create your estate plan, you realize that you want to disinherit one of your heirs. Maybe the two of you are estranged and you simply haven’t spoken in years.…
The unique concept of “forced heirship” in Louisiana
The unique concept of “forced heirship” in Louisiana Parents don’t typically choose to leave their adult children out of their estate plan unless they believe they’ve given them sufficient advantages to make their way in…
How to prevent will contests
How to prevent will contests A will is a vital part of any estate plan. This document allows you to express your final wishes and pass your assets on to your loved ones upon your…
Why trusts should be part of your estate plan
Why trusts should be part of your estate plan Having an estate plan in place is essential for everyone, no matter how big or small their total assets may be. It’s a way to ensure…
Are your children ready to take over your business?
Are your children ready to take over your business? You’ve taken the sensible step to address your estate plan. You may be doing this for the first time or simply updating after some life changes.…
What happens when families in Louisiana question a will?
What happens when families in Louisiana question a will? The successions process in Louisiana is relatively straightforward. The representative of an estate presents estate planning documents to the successions court or informs the court of…
