Louisiana continuing tutorship: legal authority for parents of adult children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. How it differs from interdiction, process, and cost.
What is a codicil to a will? A separate document that amends an existing Louisiana will. Definition, execution requirements, when to use one vs. a new will, cost, and common mistakes.
Does a Louisiana living trust avoid probate? Yes, for funded assets. How it works, what passes outside succession, and why most DIY trusts fail.
Louisiana revocable living trust: how they work, when to use one, what they cost, and Louisiana-specific issues (forced heirship, community property, funding).
Living will, last will and testament, and living trust are three different Louisiana documents that get confused. Learn what each does, when you need it, and how they work together in a complete estate plan.
If your parent excludes you from their will and includes a no contest clause, you need to know your inheritance options. Learn more here.
If your loved one’s will contains conflicting clauses, you need to know how the court decides which clause to follow and what it could mean for your inheritance
Estate planners sometimes overlook digital assets. However, you may want to account for your virtual holdings in a will or living trust.
Many people are surprised to learn that Louisiana law generally does not prevent parents from disinheriting their adult children.
In most cases probating a will in Louisiana is a simple process. However, extra steps are needed when the will is handwritten or contested.
