Many of our clients come to us knowing nothing about the succession process in Louisiana, and that is perfectly fine—we are happy to guide them through it. For clients who want to learn more about the process and what their role will be, we offer these helpful articles with in-depth information on a variety of probate, succession, litigation, and estate planning topics.
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How Property Is Classified When Someone Dies Without a Will in Louisiana Before property can be distributed in a Louisiana succession case, it must be classified as separate property or community property. Learn more here. -
How to Make a Succession Easier Before You Open a Case If you need to file a succession case, there are some essential things to do ahead of time to help make everything easier for you and your family. -
What Happens If Your Spouse Dies Without a Will What rights do you have if your spouse died without a will in Louisiana? Learn what to expect and how to make sure that you are treated fairly. -
Pleadings That Need to Be Filed in Louisiana Succession Cases Before a succession case is resolved, the court must receive certain pleadings. Learn what to provide to the court and how a lawyer can protect your rights. -
What Happens to Debts After Death Few people die without debt. If your loved one has died, debts could affect your inheritance, so it’s important to understand what happens to that debt. -
Understanding What Constitutes an Unworthy Heir An unworthy heir may not be who you think. Learn how unworthy heirs are defined in Louisiana and how the courts make this declaration. -
How to Prove a Will Exists When You Can’t Find the Original If you’re confident your loved one had a will, but you can’t find the original, learn what you need to do and how a Louisiana succession lawyer may help you. -
Different Types of Wills Accepted in a Louisiana Succession If your loved one died and left a last will and testament, it may not be accepted in a Louisiana court. Learn the two types of wills that are enforceable in LA. -
Property Inheritance Laws in a Louisiana Intestate Succession When someone dies without a will in Louisiana, the state decides who inherits property. Here, learn about community and separate property rights. -
What to Know About Small Succession Affidavits and Judicial Administrations Did your loved one die with less than $125,000 in assets? Find out if a small succession may be the right option for your family.