Louisiana ancillary successions are required when a person who lives outside of Louisiana dies while owning real estate in Louisiana. While the “home state” court will have jurisdiction over the probate proceeding of the deceased, only courts in Louisiana can have jurisdiction over property left in this state. The Louisiana ancillary succession is the procedure […]
Do you need an attorney to review legal documents that you prepared? We offer document review services to help clients that either prepared their own legal documents or have been sent legal documents to review from another party. It’s always a good idea to have an attorney review your paperwork to guarantee accuracy and that […]
Selling a home is one of the most stressful situations a person can go through. It ranks up there with going through a divorce in some cases. You have to find a real estate agent, list the property, then have droves of strangers go through your home. Neighbors will do a ‘walk-through’ with no intention […]
If you have come across this article, then you probably have questions regarding a Louisiana succession. This article will attempt to answer some of your questions that you may have and give you a general understanding of how a Louisiana succession works. As we’ve stated in our Louisiana Succession Guide, this area of law is […]
You can. The State of Louisiana allows you to file your own divorce without the assistance of an attorney. However, you may want to at a minimum have a consultation with a Louisiana divorce attorney to make sure you have all of your ducks in a row and file the correct paperwork. It’s always better […]
This is a question you’re probably asking yourself right now if you’re going through a divorce with young children in Louisiana. Louisiana provides joint custody of children between the mother and father in most custody situations. Joint custody is presumed by the courts to be in the best interest of the children and is awarded […]
If your Google search has brought you to this page you are probably getting ready to file for divorce or are considering your options. I’ve written a number of legal articles to help explain some of the nuances of filing for divorce in Louisiana and I hope this one will explain the numerous fees you […]
If you’ve discovered this article through Google search, chances are you’re deciding whether or not you need to execute a will to protect your spouse in the event you pass before him/her. Louisiana succession law can be complicated. I’ll do my best to answer your questions in this article, but it’s always recommended to contact […]
This is a question that understandably comes up a lot with Louisiana divorces. With an ever changing job market, many people scatter when they separate and move to different parishes or even out of the state. You may be asking yourself, “In what parish do I file my divorce?” Louisiana law can be confusing, but […]
Question: “My Parents Died in Another Parish, Can I Just File Where I Live?” This is a common concern among heirs that are now faced with filing a Louisiana Succession. Many children move away from their parents and with as busy as life can be, they find it difficult to make time to work on […]