Individuals often have reservations about seeking out an attorney’s help with their Estate Plan. Sometimes they worry about the cost, other times they think that they can do it on their own, and sometimes they die before the thought of creating an … [Read more...] about R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find Out What It Means To…Your Estate Plan
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Gen X – This One’s for You (Really Every Generation Should Read This)
As the Baby Boomer Generation retires and eventually dies, the greatest transfer of wealth will occur and according to many sources, it will dwarf any prior wealth transfer. This transfer gives those anticipated to inherit the wealth a great … [Read more...] about Gen X – This One’s for You (Really Every Generation Should Read This)
Preserving Family Legacy: Passing Down Farmland in Louisiana
Louisiana has a rich history of generational farmers who have passed down their farming knowledge to the next generation. Louisiana has abundant water sources and fertile soil, sustaining farming traditions for centuries. Louisiana farmers have … [Read more...] about Preserving Family Legacy: Passing Down Farmland in Louisiana
Estate Planning for Single Parents
Everyone needs to plan for the future, especially single parents. Estate planning for single parents involves creating legal documents to protect their children’s future and safeguarding their inheritance. This goal can be accomplished by a wide … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for Single Parents
529 Plans – The “Holy Grail” of Estate Planning
When Estate Planning practitioners talk about the “Holy Grail” of Estate Planning, they generally mean the intentionally defective grantor trust which includes the assets contributed to it in the grantor’s income tax for income purposes but excludes … [Read more...] about 529 Plans – The “Holy Grail” of Estate Planning
The Wonder of Wills
Many Estate Planning attorneys have fielded a question regarding whether an Estate Plan was necessary, or whether a Will is necessary if the client has a Revocable Trust. Let’s settle the debate now. Even in an Estate Plan based upon a Revocable … [Read more...] about The Wonder of Wills
Incapacity Planning and Why You Need It
Life is unpredictable, and we never really know what will happen as we go through our daily lives. There’s always a possibility that you will become incapacitated or unable to handle your responsibilities due to either a mental or physical injury or … [Read more...] about Incapacity Planning and Why You Need It
Considerations for LGBTGIA+ Estate Planning
Members of the LGBTGIA+ community often face challenging circumstances when it comes to estate planning. Careful attention must be given when establishing a comprehensive estate plan to plan for any pitfalls or deficiencies in the law. Estate … [Read more...] about Considerations for LGBTGIA+ Estate Planning
Why Freelance Workers Need Estate Planning
Freelance workers, or freelancers, are independent contractors that often work for multiple companies simultaneously. They are considered self-employed or independent contractors by most companies that employ them for their expertise in a particular … [Read more...] about Why Freelance Workers Need Estate Planning
How to Include Cryptocurrency in Your Louisiana Estate Plan
If you are a Louisiana resident who holds cryptocurrency, including it in your estate plan is essential. Cryptocurrency is a valuable digital asset, just like traditional assets such as stocks and real estate. However, because of its unique nature, … [Read more...] about How to Include Cryptocurrency in Your Louisiana Estate Plan
