Our estate and probate attorneys have helped hundreds of Louisiana families navigate the succession and probate process after a loved one has died. They share their knowledge and insights in these helpful blog posts. When a loved one has passed away, read our blogs to get all the information you need about settling estates, transferring assets, dealing with uncooperative heirs, and much more.
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When adopted children can inherit from their biological parentsIf you’re an adopted child in Louisiana, it’s important to know if you can inherit from your biological parents. Learn more here.
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What to Expect at Your First Meeting With a Louisiana Succession LawyerIf you have questions for a succession lawyer or need to hire a probate attorney, you may wonder what to expect. Here, learn what happens at an initial meeting.
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Four Reasons You Need to Call a Succession LawyerMany people benefit from contacting a succession attorney. Learn when a lawyer may help you and why you should contact a lawyer with succession questions.
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Understanding CollationCan parents make lifetime gifts to one or more children, but not all children? Learn what Louisiana law says about this issue known as collation.
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Louisiana Successions Are a Matter of Public RecordAre you concerned about financial information from a succession being accessed by the public? Talk to a Louisiana succession attorney about your legal options.
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When a Parent Dies Owing Credit Card Debt in LouisianaWill you be responsible for your parent’s credit card debt after they die? There’s good news and bad news. Here, learn what you need to know.
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How to Prepare a Tableau of DistributionLearn about Louisiana Tableaus of Distribution and what you need to know about succession debts if you are an executor or administrator of an estate.
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How to Prevent Problems With Louisiana CodicilsIf your loved one died with a will and a codicil, learn how to identify and resolve codicil complications during an LA succession.
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How to Protect the Inheritance of a Minor Child in LouisianaWhen a minor child inherits property in a Louisiana succession, you need to make sure the child’s rights are protected. Learn more here.
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Special Rule for Out-of-State Succession RepresentativesYou can serve as an out-of-state executor in a Louisiana succession proceeding, but there is a special legal requirement if you do. Learn more here.