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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 lives, oftentimes treated like family members. Many wills include dogs, cats, and other animals, with family...
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 will, trust, or any form of strategy in place. With two-thirds of the populace failing...
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...
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, sometimes a person's estate becomes embroiled in lengthy and expensive disputes....
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 from a terminal illness, or find yourself needing temporary medical support, an advance directive can...
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...
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. Sometimes, people who create estate plans – for whatever reason – simply wish to completely...
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