Our estate and probate attorneys have helped hundreds of Louisiana families navigate the succession and probate process after a loved one has died. They share their knowledge and insights in these helpful blog posts. When a loved one has passed away, read our blogs to get all the information you need about settling estates, transferring assets, dealing with uncooperative heirs, and much more.
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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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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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Six Reasons a Louisiana Succession May Be More ComplicatedSome Louisiana successions are complex. Find out why your loved one’s succession could be complicated and how an experienced succession lawyer may help you.
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What to Do If You’re Given Succession PapersHas someone given you succession papers for a Louisiana estate? Talk to an experienced Louisiana succession lawyer to make sure your rights are protected.
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The Louisiana Small Succession Affidavit: A Quick, Cost-Effective Solution for Small, Simple Estates in LouisianaA small succession affidavit can be used in Louisiana to handle estates under $125,000 that do not require probate
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Does A Widow With No Children Need to Open Succession for Spouse Who Passed Away?Find out why a widow must still open succession in Louisiana after a spouse dies when there are no children.
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If I Am An Only Child, Do I Still Need To Open Succession?If you are an only child, find out why you still need to open succession in Louisiana