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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.
From Legacy to Lawsuit: How a Family Feud Nearly Destroyed Villa de la Vergne
Learn the true cost of estate litigation.
Estate Planning for Blended Families in Louisiana: Wills, Trusts & Stepchildren
If you live in Louisiana and have a blended family, don’t let the courts decide how to divide your property after you die. Learn more about estate planning.
Dying Without an Estate Plan in Louisiana
A comprehensive estate plan will preserve your wealth and make life easier for your loved ones when you die. There could be problems for the estate without one.
Inheritance Rights of Illegitimate Children in Louisiana
Once paternity is established, children born out of wedlock have the same inheritance rights as other children. Learn about the rights of non-marital children.
Independent Administration of a Louisiana Estate
An independent administration of an estate might be right for your situation. Learn more about this type of succession, so you can make an informed decision.
How to Open Succession in Louisiana
Learn about the succession process in Louisiana with this guide on estate management and legal guidance. Essential steps for handling estates over $125,000.
How to Establish Paternity in Louisiana
Establishing paternity benefits children, mothers, and fathers. Learn how and why to establish paternity in Louisiana if parents are not married to one another.
How to Classify Property in Louisiana Succession Cases
Before property can be distributed in a Louisiana succession case, it must be classified as separate property or community property. Learn more here.
Legal Terms Used in Louisiana Succession and Estate Planning
Refer to our glossary of legal terms when you are thinking about an estate plan or dealing with a Louisiana succession. We help you understand the basics.
Louisiana Estate Planning for Incapacity or Disability
Without proper planning, you and your loved one’s lives could be much more difficult than they have to be if you suffer a stroke or develop dementia.
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