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Long-form articles on Louisiana estate law — deeper than the blog, written for families who want to understand the details before deciding what to do.
Do Stepchildren Inherit in Louisiana? (Full Guide to Stepchild Inheritance Rights)
Do stepchildren inherit in Louisiana? By default: no. Louisiana treats stepchildren as strangers to the estate unless legally adopted. Full guide to blended-family estate planning.
Collation in Louisiana Successions: What It Is & When It Applies
What collation is in Louisiana successions, who has to collate, what gifts are collated, how it's calculated, and how to defeat it with the "extra portion" declaration.
How to Sell an Inherited House in Louisiana (Step-by-Step)
How to sell an inherited house in Louisiana: succession first, then sale. Small succession affidavit vs full succession, Judgment of Possession, heir agreements, city-specific considerations, cost, and timeline.
Am I Responsible for My Deceased Spouse’s Debt in Louisiana?
Am I responsible for my deceased spouse's debt in Louisiana? Depends on community vs separate character. When you ARE liable, when you're NOT, and how to handle debt collectors.
Does Louisiana Have Transfer on Death Deeds? (And What to Use Instead)
Louisiana does not have transfer on death deeds for real estate. Alternatives: revocable living trust, small succession affidavit, usufruct, POD/TOD on financial accounts.
Continuing Tutorship in Louisiana: For Adult Children with Disabilities
Louisiana continuing tutorship: legal authority for parents of adult children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. How it differs from interdiction, process, and cost.
Ancillary Succession in Louisiana: Out-of-State Decedent with Louisiana Property
Ancillary succession in Louisiana: separate proceeding when an out-of-state decedent owned Louisiana property. When required, cost, timeline, and forced heirship considerations.
How to Contest a Will in Louisiana (Grounds, Evidence & Process)
How to contest a will in Louisiana: grounds (capacity, undue influence, fraud, forgery, improper execution), evidence needed, procedure, costs, and time limits.
What Is a Codicil to a Will in Louisiana? (Definition, Examples & How to Write One)
What is a codicil to a will? A separate document that amends an existing Louisiana will. Definition, execution requirements, when to use one vs. a new will, cost, and common mistakes.
Adoption and Inheritance in Louisiana: Adopted Children, Biological Parents & Stepchildren
How adoption affects Louisiana inheritance: adopted children inherit from adoptive parents but generally not biological parents. Stepchildren have NO automatic inheritance rights without adoption.
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