What Happens If the Executor Lives Outside Louisiana?
Learn how out-of-state executors handle Louisiana successions, including legal requirements, bonds, challenges, and how local support ensures smooth estate administration.
Practice: Succession & Probate
What Happens If You Inherit Mortgaged Property in LA?
The mortgage must still be paid after a property owner dies. Learn about your legal options if you inherit mortgaged property in Louisiana.
What Happens When a Child Inherits Property in LA
When a minor child inherits property in a Louisiana succession, you need to make sure the child’s rights are protected. Learn more here.
What to Exclude From Detailed Descriptive Lists
Most property should be included in a succession sworn Descriptive List of Assets and Liabilities, but there are exceptions. Learn what to exclude here.
When Someone Dies With Property in Multiple Louisiana Parishes
If your loved one owned multiple properties in more than one Louisiana parish, learn how succession is opened and the benefits of hiring a succession attorney.
When a Sibling May Inherit Property in Louisiana
If your sibling died in Louisiana, learn which brother or sister may inherit property, what they may inherit, and how to protect your rights.
When to Start a Louisiana Succession After a Loved One Dies
You may wonder how long you can wait before starting a succession in Louisiana. Learn the answer and more information to help you make this critical decision.
When You Need a Louisiana Succession Attorney
Many people benefit from contacting a succession attorney. Learn when a lawyer may help you and why you should contact a lawyer with succession questions.
Widow Must Open Succession In Louisiana
Find out why a widow must still open succession in Louisiana after a spouse dies when there are no children.