Probate law is a legal process that involves the distribution of a deceased person’s assets to their beneficiaries. The probate process can be complex and involves various legal requirements and deadlines that must be met. In Alexandria, Louisiana, probate law has its own set of laws and procedures that can be challenging to navigate without...Read More

Losing a loved one is never easy. Unfortunately, during this challenging time, you also need to deal with the legal process of probate. Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, including the distribution of assets to beneficiaries.  Probate can be a complex and time-consuming process, especially for those unfamiliar with the...Read More

Avoyelles parish is located in central eastern Louisiana and includes cities such as Marksville, Mansura, Moreauville, Hessmer, Bunkie, Fifth Ward, Cottonport, Center Point, to name a few. The District Court is located at 312 North Main Street, Marksville, LA 71351 and the Clerk of Court’s office is in the same building. Avoyelles parish succession matters...Read More

Estate planning is one of the most important things you can do no matter your age, income or location. Many people think you have to be super wealthy to need estate planning, particularly a Last Will and Testament, but that’s simply not true. It doesn’t matter how much money you make or what type of...Read More

Succession Attorney Lafayette, Louisiana Filing a succession in Lafayette, Louisiana can be a daunting task. Each case has different facts and heirs often disagree as to what route the family should take. Then there’s the issue of what exactly should be included in the succession such as life insurance proceeds, retirement accounts, and movable property....Read More

A Louisiana ancillary succession is 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...Read More

If you’ve found this article, you’re probably searching for a Rapides Parish succession attorney to assist you with the probate process. A succession or probate in Rapides Parish must be filed in the District Court located in Alexandria, Louisiana. A quick Google search for “Rapides Parish succession attorney,” probably won’t give you much information on...Read More

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...Read More

If you’re a non-Louisiana lawyer or law firm that needs help filing an ancillary probate matter in Louisiana, we can help! We assist out-of-state lawyers and law firms file all types of probate matters for their clients that have inherited property in Louisiana or were named in a will. Many non-Louisiana lawyers file probate or...Read More

If you’re wondering how long a succession takes in Louisiana, this article will help. Short answer: it depends. There are many factors that go into successions and many of them determine how long a succession takes in Louisiana. This is why it is important to speak with an experienced succession attorney to make sure everything...Read More