The Small Succession in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the law provides for a “small succession” which is equivalent to a small estate succession. This is a simplified legal process when the deceased person’s estate in Louisiana has a total value of assets below a certain threshold. A small succession could also apply to a person who died with a will but […]
Forced Heirship under Louisiana Law: Limited Circumstances
By Shannon Howard-Eldridge Under existing Louisiana law, there are only limited circumstances under which a certain portion of a deceased’s estate (assets) is reserved for certain descendants of the deceased. A person may be a “forced heir” due to age or disability. In some instances, grandchildren and perhaps even more remote descendants of a deceased […]
Why You Should Plan Your Estate Now
If you are like most people, you probably don’t like to think about what will happen to your assets and your loved ones after you die. However, estate planning is not something you should put off or ignore. Estate planning is the process of creating a legal plan that specifies how you want your property, […]
Estate Planning (Generally)
Planning your estate is no exciting task, but with a knowledgeable lawyer and some guidance, the process can be fairly short and sweet. Estate planning is something that most people don’t like to think about, but we’ve all heard a loved one or a TV commercial explain how important it is. Just like with anything […]