Louisiana Lapsed Legacies — What Happens When a Bequest Can’t Be Fulfilled?
Some Louisiana legacies can’t be fulfilled as intended by the person who created the will. Learn what to do about a lapsed legacy.
Practice: Succession & Probate
Louisiana Usufructs Rights and Limitations
It’s important to know if you’re considered a usufruct or a naked owner. Learn these legal terms to understand your property rights after a loved one dies.
Payment of Last Wages and Benefits in Louisiana
Louisiana law explains how to request that your deceased spouse’s employer release last wages and benefits to you. Here, learn how to do this.
Real Estate Gift From Ancestor Intestate Succession
When real estate is gifted to a person by a parent, it’s important to know what happens to that property if the parent dies without a will in Louisiana.
How to Get a Death Certificate in Louisiana for a Succession
A death certificate is necessary for a Louisiana succession, but you don’t have to wait until you have it to contact a succession lawyer. Find out more here.
Rights of Children Born Outside of Marriage in Louisiana Successions
Children born to unmarried parents may inherit property in LA. Learn the rights of children born outside of marriage and the potential complications they face.
Rights of Stepchildren in Louisiana Successions
Louisiana law establishes the rights of stepchildren in successions. Learn when and how stepchildren may inherit property and how to protect your rights.
How to Sell Inherited Property in Louisiana — The Succession Requirement
To sell real estate you have inherited, you must obtain a clear title by filing a succession. Learn how this is accomplished under Louisiana law.
Sibling Rights When Someone Dies Without a Will in LA
Sometimes siblings inherit property in a Louisiana intestate succession. Learn about the law and how an experienced lawyer can help protect your rights.
Staying in Your Home as a Surviving Spouse
When the home you shared with your spouse is only in one person