A succession gives heirs the legal right to possess property in Louisiana and is required to pass on certain types of property. Succession are needed whether there was a will (testate) or no will (intestate).  They can take anywhere from a matter of weeks to a year to complete depending on the complexity and whether...Read More

This is an unfortunate scenario that plays out all too often. First, let’s explain what “intestate” means. Simply put, it means you died without a Last Will and Testament in place. Louisiana has a specific set of rules that come into play in the event you do not execute a valid Louisiana Will. These rules...Read More

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...Read More