Category Archives: Estate Planning
Importance of having a Last Will and Testament in Louisiana
Importance of having a Last Will and Testament in Louisiana It is important to have a Last Will and Testament in Louisiana for several reasons: Control of Assets: A Last Will and Testament allows you to…
Are all Louisiana attorneys the same?
Are all Louisiana attorneys the same? No, all attorneys are not the same. Like any profession, attorneys have different backgrounds, education, experience, and areas of expertise. Some attorneys may specialize in certain areas of law,…
The Value of Estate Planning Attorneys: Understanding the Cost
The Value of Estate Planning Attorneys: Understanding the Cost Estate planning is a crucial step in securing the financial future of your loved ones and ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.…
Fixed fee estate planning and successions
Fixed fee estate planning and successions Fixed fees and hourly billing each have their own advantages and disadvantages, depending on the nature of the legal matter. Here are some reasons why fixed fees may be…
How estate planning protects unmarried partners
How estate planning protects unmarried partners If you and your romantic partner have been together for some time and plan to remain together without getting married, you need the protection of an estate plan even…
Who should have an advance directive for mental health treatment?
Who should have an advance directive for mental health treatment? A crucial part of estate planning has nothing to do with what happens to your assets after you’re gone. It involves making sure that you…
4 things your executor should know
4 things your executor should know When creating your estate plan, you will provide crucial information to relevant parties, including the government and your executor. The state government allows testators to register information regarding the…
What is a springing power of attorney?
What is a springing power of attorney? A power of attorney is a useful estate planning document to give someone else control. For example, a financial or legal power of attorney would allow someone to…
Tactics for disinheriting someone
Tactics for disinheriting someone As you create your estate plan, you realize that you want to disinherit one of your heirs. Maybe the two of you are estranged and you simply haven’t spoken in years.…
The unique concept of “forced heirship” in Louisiana
The unique concept of “forced heirship” in Louisiana Parents don’t typically choose to leave their adult children out of their estate plan unless they believe they’ve given them sufficient advantages to make their way in…
