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Creating a will is one of the most important steps a person can take when preparing an estate plan. A will can identify who should inherit property, name the person responsible for handling the estate, and provide instructions for carrying out the … [Read more...] about Why Having a Will Does Not Avoid Succession in Louisiana

Individual retirement accounts can represent a significant portion of a person's accumulated wealth. Inheriting an IRA in Louisiana involves specific beneficiary and tax rules, since these accounts do not necessarily transfer in the same way as a … [Read more...] about Inheriting an IRA in Louisiana: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

Divorce is hard. When your family includes a child with a disability, it can feel overwhelming. On top of the emotional weight, you’re also trying to make sure your child continues to receive the government benefits they depend on — benefits that can … [Read more...] about Divorce, Child Support, and Your Child’s SSI: What Louisiana Parents Need to Know

What every succession representative in Louisiana needs to know aboutcreditor obligations If you’ve agreed to serve as the executor of a loved one’s estate, it’s natural to think of the job as taking care of the family. But a recent court decision … [Read more...] about An Executor’s Duty Doesn’t End With the Family

Settling a loved one’s estate in Louisiana can feel overwhelming, especially when you are grieving and unsure where to begin. Many families assume that every estate requires a formal court proceeding. But Louisiana is one of the few states that … [Read more...] about Small Successions in Louisiana: When You Can Use an Affidavit and When You Need a Succession Attorney

Planning for long-term care is one of the most important steps a family can take in Louisiana. Nursing home care can cost thousands of dollars each month, and many people turn to Medicaid to help cover the cost. However, Medicaid eligibility is based … [Read more...] about Medicaid and Estate Planning in Louisiana: How Trusts, Life Estates, and Succession Planning Affect Eligibility

When someone passes away, one of the first questions their loved ones ask is, “What happens to their debts?” From mortgages and credit cards to medical bills and personal loans, debt can be an overwhelming part of settling an estate. Many people … [Read more...] about What Happens to Family Debts When You Die in Louisiana?

For many Louisiana families, the vacation home or camp holds more than monetary value. It’s where memories were made—holidays, fishing trips, and summers spent together. Naturally, parents want to pass that special place on to their children. But … [Read more...] about Leaving a Vacation Home or Camp to Multiple Heirs in Louisiana: How to Avoid Family Conflict

Every year, people across the country discover they’ve inherited property in Louisiana—whether it's a family home, a piece of rural land, or an interest in a business. But if you live in another state, inheriting assets located in Louisiana isn’t … [Read more...] about Out-of-State Heirs and Louisiana Succession: What They Need to Know

When someone dies in Louisiana without a will—or even with one that doesn’t clearly assign property—multiple heirs often inherit undivided interests in real estate. While it might sound fair on paper, this arrangement can quickly become a legal and … [Read more...] about The Trouble with Undivided Property: Why Co-Owned Inheritance Often Leads to Conflict