Asset distribution in Louisiana depends largely on numerous factors, such as: Do you have a will? Are you married? Do you have children? The main two being whether you died without a will (intestate) or had executed a valid Louisiana Last Will & Testament before you died (testate). You can largely determine where your assets […]
We get this question often. The answer depends. We understand the importance of getting out of a bad situation without breaking the bank. That’s why we offer low cost divorce solutions to clients all over Louisiana. Each situation is different and the cost and timeframe of obtaining a divorce is dependent upon a few factors: […]
A family member of yours has passed and you have been named as an heir to their estate. You have just been handed a stack of papers from another family member claiming to be the “Executor of the Estate,” and they want you to sign on the dotted line. What do you do? Get a […]
Question: “My parents died in another parish, can I just file it 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 […]
We get calls and emails regarding this question fairly regularly, so I figured I would speak about it today. You don’t have to wait for the death certificates to arrive before scheduling a consultation with the Andries Law Firm, LLC, to discuss filing a Louisiana succession (probate). Death certificates take weeks and sometimes months to […]
Question: My husband and I purchased a home together and lived in it for 15 years. He died without a will. I know the home is community property, but his children (my stepchildren) are now saying they own the home and I only have usufruct of his portion. Can you explain this?! Unfortunately, this is […]
Question: My husband passed away and now his adult children are asking about things he owned before we married. He died without a will. Do I get to keep his property, or do his adult children get them? They had their own separate lives, but now are trying to load up his possessions and leave […]
It’s not surprising that the presence of online divorce companies is increasing. The rising cost of legal fees is hard for the average family to afford and non-attorney companies are jumping at the opportunity to reel in clients. Websites are springing up every day claiming to provide the cheapest and fastest divorce in Louisiana. However, […]
A common issue we’re seeing at our law firm recently is that many people are unable to afford the services of a Louisiana Divorce Lawyer. They know they need an attorney to guide them through the process, but don’t have the funds on hand to secure an advocate. It’s understandable, as legal fees have continually […]
For a limited time only: we are offering $500 uncontested divorces in Louisiana. This price doesn’t include filing fees, court fees and is only for uncontested divorces. Property partitions, child custody and other family law matters will have to be contracted with attorney. Why are we offering such low prices on Louisiana divorces? I have […]