Estate Planning

Making an estate plan is an excellent step toward providing stability for your family. You help them smoothly transition through this period in life with lower odds of estate disputes and conflicts. The estate plan also gives you the ability to decide what you want to...

There are certain requirements for a valid and enforceable will in Louisiana. The first is that someone must be an adult. There are also witness and notarization requirements that vary slightly depending on the type of will someone drafts. Those requirements exist to...

Louisiana LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) clients, like their counterparts in many other states, often have specific challenges and considerations regarding estate planning due to unique legal and societal circumstances. Despite the advancements in...

In Louisiana, an olographic will is a type of last will and testament that is entirely handwritten, dated and signed by the testator (the person making the will). An olographic will is a unique type of will recognized in Louisiana law under certain conditions. Key...

Cost Concerns: Legal fees can be perceived as high, especially for those with simple estate planning needs. Some may opt for DIY options to save money, not realizing the potential long-term cost of errors or omissions in self-made wills. Procrastination: The thought...

Becoming a parent is a transformative experience. As you welcome a new life into your family, you’ll likely experience a heightened sense of responsibility. Diapers, seemingly endless laundry and sleepless nights are just the beginning. One responsibility, often...

In Louisiana, as in most places, it is advisable to prepare a Last Will and Testament as soon as you are of legal age (18 years or older) and have assets or property that you wish to distribute according to your wishes after your death. While there is no specific age...

Retiring typically means living on a fixed income, so older adults must make use of all the resources available to them. Medical insurance provided by the state is a resource that many people require to better ensure that they receive proper medical care as they age....

For many couples in Baton Rouge, marriage is not necessary to prove their love and commitment to each other. Many are happy spending their together without going through the ceremony of exchanging vows in front of witnesses. Others have been married before and don't...

You might have no intention of discussing your estate plan with your family. You might consider that it’s your money and you have the right to do with it as you please. While true, you may be overlooking some of the advantages of having a discussion. Here are some to...