The Benefits of Hiring a Louisiana Succession Lawyer
Before you hire a notary public or a succession attorney, learn what each type of professional can do, so you make informed decisions after your loved one dies.
Practice: Succession & Probate
Three Choices for Louisiana Succession Heirs
If you’re an heir in a Louisiana succession, you have multiple options to consider. Learn what to do and how to get help deciding which choice is right for you.
Understanding the Succession Process in Louisiana
Succession is the official term for the process of settling a person
What to Do With Jewelry During Succession
Learn how assets such as jewelry are distributed after someone dies and why it is essential to make sure all applicable LA succession laws are followed.
When Heirs Die Before Probate Is Complete
Since Louisiana does not have anti-lapse laws, an heir’s premature death could result in assets being distributed according to a strict LA legal formula.
When Heirs Need Their Own Succession Lawyers in Louisiana
Sometimes heirs benefit from having their own succession lawyers. Find out if you may need legal representation and how to contact a succession attorney.
When Does Property Go to the State of Louisiana After a Death?
In rare cases, Louisiana law allows a person’s property to go to the state after death. Learn if that could happen after your loved one dies.
When Succession Is Required in Louisiana
You may or may not need to file a probate case after your loved one dies in Louisiana. Here, learn what you need to know and how to get help.
When You’re Accused of Breach of Fiduciary Duty in LA
If you’re a personal representative for an estate, a creditor or an heir could claim you’re not acting in the estate’s best interests. Our LA lawyers explain.
Where an Executor Should File a Louisiana Succession
Learn where to file a succession if you live in a different parish from a parent who recently died and how to make the succession as easy as possible.