Category Archives: Estate Planning
Is a will the only way to give assets to beneficiaries?
Is a will the only way to give assets to beneficiaries? A will is the most basic legal document in an estate plan. It allows a testator to instruct how their assets should be distributed…
Can your beneficiaries sell off their inheritances?
Can your beneficiaries sell off their inheritances? You’ve worked so hard over the years to build your estate and legacy. Understandably, you may have specific intentions for how your assets should be used. For instance,…
Can a charity be included in your estate plan?
Can a charity be included in your estate plan? Estate planning largely revolves around ensuring that your loved ones receive an inheritance when you pass away. However, there may be other things that you hold…
Why do most people not have an estate plan?
Why do most people not have an estate plan? Estate planning is not the norm. In fact, the majority of people in the United States don’t have an estate plan yet. Many of them do…
Review your estate plan at these key times
Review your estate plan at these key times Making an estate plan is an excellent step toward providing stability for your family. You help them smoothly transition through this period in life with lower odds…
When does someone lack the capacity to draft a will in Louisiana?
When does someone lack the capacity to draft a will in Louisiana? There are certain requirements for a valid and enforceable will in Louisiana. The first is that someone must be an adult. There are…
10 reasons people don’t want to hire an attorney to prepare their Last Will and Testament
10 reasons people don’t want to hire an attorney to prepare their Last Will and Testament Cost Concerns: Legal fees can be perceived as high, especially for those with simple estate planning needs. Some may opt…
What is a do-it-yourself Will in Louisiana?
What is a do-it-yourself Will in Louisiana? In Louisiana, an olographic will is a type of last will and testament that is entirely handwritten, dated and signed by the testator (the person making the will).…
Why do Louisiana LGBT clients need an estate plan more than ever?
Why do Louisiana LGBT clients need an estate plan more than ever? Louisiana LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) clients, like their counterparts in many other states, often have specific challenges and considerations regarding estate…
Why new parents need to start estate planning
Why new parents need to start estate planning Becoming a parent is a transformative experience. As you welcome a new life into your family, you’ll likely experience a heightened sense of responsibility. Diapers, seemingly endless…
