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When someone close to you dies, they may choose to include you as a beneficiary to receive some of their property. If the person who dies is a member of your immediate family, you may even have inheritance rights if they die without a will. Unfortunately, there is...
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 member passes away. Here’s what you need to know: Succession basics Succession is the only...
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 a succession plan in place for their estate. They may recognize that if they die, the succession of...
Many estates in Louisiana have to go through succession, commonly known in other states as probate. Different situations can trigger that type of oversight. If someone dies without a will, the courts can assist with applying intestate succession laws. Even when...
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. With the help of a Louisiana attorney, you can disputes these issues. After all, you want to be sure...
When sitting down to address succession planning, you will probably wonder what you should do with your house. It might be the most important asset you own. In Louisiana, you have the option to use two legal concepts called usufruct and naked ownership to grant...