Follow our attorney’s blog to learn about the succession process in Louisiana and to get other valuable insights into estate law, preplanning, litigation, and post-succession closure problems. Our firm closes over 200 estates every year, and we share our experiences with you in these helpful blog posts.
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Why Cecil George Harris’s Will May Matter to You Cecil George Harris etched his will on a tractor fender. Here, learn more about olographic wills and if they’re valid in Louisiana. -
What Happens to a Mortgage After Someone Dies in Louisiana The mortgage must still be paid after a property owner dies. Learn about your legal options if you inherit mortgaged property in Louisiana. -
What Happens to Your Loved One’s Car Loan After They Die Car loans must be satisfied after a person dies. Learn about the options for paying vehicle loans in Louisiana and why you need a succession attorney. -
Answers to Your Questions About Prohibited Substitutions in Louisiana Wills Louisiana law does not allow for prohibited substitutions. Learn what happens if a will contains a prohibited substitution, and how to protect your rights. -
Four Reasons You Might Sue to Remove an Estate Executor in Louisiana If you want to sue to get rid of an executor in a Louisiana succession case, you need to know if you have cause to do so and why you should contact an attorney. -
Beware of Unintended Consequences When Trying to Overturn a Will Make sure you understand the legal consequences of overturning a will in Louisiana before you bring legal action to contest it. Learn more here. -
When There Are Ambiguities in a Will Your loved one’s will may contain ambiguous language that requires a court to interpret. Learn what makes a will ambiguous and what happens because of it. -
When adopted children can inherit from their biological parents If you’re an adopted child in Louisiana, it’s important to know if you can inherit from your biological parents. Learn more here. -
Understanding Paternity Fraud Biological fatherhood and legal paternity aren't always the same thing, and paternity fraud may occur. Learn more about what happens after paternity fraud. -
What to Expect at Your First Meeting With a Louisiana Succession Lawyer If you have questions for a succession lawyer or need to hire a probate attorney, you may wonder what to expect. Here, learn what happens at an initial meeting.