Most people dealing with an estate after a family member’s death—whether as an executor or an heir—are unfamiliar with the process and are unsure of their rights and responsibilities. In these helpful blog posts, our estate litigation attorneys explain what could go wrong and what you may need to do to protect your right to inherit.
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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. -
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. -
When Your Loved One's Former Spouse Is Named as Beneficiary If 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. -
When an Ex-Spouse Is the Beneficiary of Your Loved One's Life Insurance or Retirement Plan Learn 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. -
What Happens When You Fail to Change Your Beneficiary After Divorce? Beneficiary Designation Litigation -
Forcing the Sale of Estate Property in New Orleans When several people inherit a family home, they usually want to sell and divide the proceeds. When one person is a hold-out, you may need to take legal action.