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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Different Types of Louisiana LegaciesWhat is a Louisiana legacy? Here, learn the different types of legacies, so you know what to expect during a succession and when the estate settles.
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How Much Time You Have to Open a SuccessionYou may wonder how long you can wait before starting a succession in Louisiana. Learn the answer and more information to help you make this critical decision.
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What Happens to Community Property If a Spouse Dies Without a Will in LouisianaYou may wonder what happens to your spouse’s half of your community property if he dies without a will in Louisiana. Learn more here.
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Six Things Not to Put on a Sworn Descriptive List of Assets in a LA Succession CaseMost property should be included in a succession sworn Descriptive List of Assets and Liabilities, but there are exceptions. Learn what to exclude here.
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When Your Loved One's Former Spouse Is Named as BeneficiaryIf your loved one died with a former spouse named as a life insurance or retirement account beneficiary in Louisiana, find out what you should do next.
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When an Ex-Spouse Is the Beneficiary of Your Loved One's Life Insurance or Retirement PlanLearn what may happen if a former spouse is the beneficiary of a life insurance or retirement plan at the time of your loved one's death in Louisiana.
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Marital Portions of Louisiana SuccessionsWhat is a marital portion? Do all surviving spouses in Louisiana get a marital portion? How is it valued? Here, get answers to these questions.
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How to Get an Olographic Will Admitted to a Louisiana CourtUnder Louisiana law, your loved one’s handwritten will must be admitted in court. Learn how to do that and avoid problems with olographic wills.
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Special Considerations When Someone Dies Owning Property in More Than One Louisiana ParishIf your loved one owned multiple properties in more than one Louisiana parish, learn how succession is opened and the benefits of hiring a succession attorney.
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What Happens When You Fail to Change Your Beneficiary After Divorce?Beneficiary Designation Litigation