Our office works with people who have recently lost a loved one and one of the most often asked questions is “Do I own the marital home?” If a Louisiana resident dies without ever executing a Will, they are said to have died “Intestate.” This means that Louisiana succession or probate laws will come into...Read More
You may be wondering how to get a Judgment of Possession (JOP) for a Louisiana succession. It’s important to note that the Judgment of Possession is the document that the judge signs to place parties into possession of property owned by the deceased. The judgment of Possession formally transfers ownership from the decedent’s estate to...Read More
You may be wondering how to probate a will and get the succession process started in Louisiana and what steps you must follow to get the judgement of possession signed. This article will explain how to probate a will that was created in Louisiana as well as out of state wills. You must have the...Read More
You may be wondering if an out-of-state will is valid in Louisiana. This is a common question we encounter from clients that lived in other states and moved to Louisiana. If an individual died while domiciled in another state and owned property such as real estate in Louisiana, then ancillary probate must be conducted. We...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
This is a question that we receive often. It’s fairly easy for people to acquire property in different parishes, especially when they’ve been married and divorced a time or two. An ever changing job market sends people across parish and state lines and back again and this can create a headache when the time comes...Read More
If you have found this article, chances are you live outside of Louisiana and need help with a Louisiana based Succession. Maybe you have a parent or sibling that died in Louisiana or owned real estate here and you need help wrapping up their final estate. Problem is you live a few states away and...Read More
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