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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.
Louisiana Raises the Small Succession Affidavit Limit to $200,000
Louisiana has raised the estate value cap for small succession affidavits from $125,000 to $200,000 for decedents domiciled in Louisiana at the time of death, effective August 1, 2026. The cap for non-residents remains $125,000. The change comes from Act 293 (House Bill 215), signed by Governor Jeff Landry during the 2026 Regular Session. If […]
Donations Inter Vivos vs Mortis Causa in Louisiana (Explained)
Louisiana donations inter vivos (lifetime gifts) vs mortis causa (gifts by will): formalities, tax consequences, collation, forced heirship, and common mistakes.
Louisiana Legacies: Residuary, Particular & Universal Legatees Explained
Louisiana legacies explained: universal, general, and particular legatees under Civil Code Article 1584. What "residuary legatee" means, how debts and lapse rules apply.
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.
Louisiana Notarial Will: Requirements, Format & Cost (2026)
Louisiana notarial will requirements under Civil Code Article 1577: format, signatures, witnesses, attestation, common mistakes that invalidate wills, and cost.
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.
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