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 probably have questions about successions in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana if you’ve found this article. We will explain how long a succession takes in Avoyelles Parish, the various types of successions, filing fees, legal costs and where you must file your petition. Avoyelles parish successions are filed in the 12th Judicial District Court in Marksville,...Read More
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...Read More
If you’re reading this article, you may be wondering how long you can wait to file a Louisiana Succession. Maybe you just lost someone close to you and you can’t bear to even think about it, or your loved one passed away many years ago. Either way, we’re here to help. You can file a...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
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
Locating life insurance policies is a common concern among many of our Louisiana succession clients. When a person dies, the family is left with the task of locating life insurance policies and bank accounts. It can be a white knuckle experience as those left behind search for money to help them get back on their...Read More
It’s fairly common for an individual to own property in multiple parishes. A question we get asked often is “What do you do if someone owns property all over the state and in different parishes?” We get this scenario often. Here’s a quick example of how this usually plays out: Your loved one lived and...Read More
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