Category Archives: Estate Planning
When Should You Make or Update a Will in Louisiana?
When should you make a will in Louisiana? The short answer is before your family needs it. You do not need to be wealthy, retired, or seriously ill to benefit from a will. A few…
Why Louisiana Retirees Should Consider Medicaid Planning
Many Louisiana families assume that Medicare will pay for long-term nursing-home care. Unfortunately, that is usually not the case. Medicare may cover qualifying short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation, but it generally does not cover an…
How to Choose a Louisiana Estate Law Attorney
Choosing a Louisiana estate law attorney involves more than finding someone who can prepare a will or file succession documents. The attorney should understand how Louisiana’s estate-planning rules, property laws, and succession procedures work together—and…
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples in Louisiana
Marriage is not the right choice for every committed couple. Some partners have been married before. Others have financial, personal, or family reasons for remaining unmarried. Many LGBTQ+ couples also build families that include partners,…
How to Talk to Your Family About Your Estate Plan
You have no legal obligation to disclose every detail of your estate plan to your family. Your property remains yours, and you have the right to decide how to manage and distribute it. Still, a…
How to Leave Cryptocurrency to Your Heirs in Louisiana
Cryptocurrency can be transferred through an estate plan just like other property. However, transferring legal ownership is only half the problem. Your heirs must also be able to locate and access the assets without exposing…
Who Will Care for Your Pet If You Cannot? A Louisiana Pet Emergency Plan
A Louisiana pet emergency plan answers a practical question: Who will care for your animals if you are suddenly hospitalized, incapacitated, displaced by a hurricane, or unable to return home? A pet trust can provide…
How Much Does a Forced Heir Receive in Louisiana?
How much does a forced heir receive in Louisiana? The familiar answer—one-fourth for one forced heir or one-half for two or more—is only the starting point. Louisiana law first calculates the collective forced portion. It…
4 Things to Consider When Making an Estate Plan in Louisiana
Making an estate plan in Louisiana requires more than deciding who receives your property. A useful plan should also identify decision-makers, address incapacity, protect appropriate beneficiaries, and coordinate your legal documents with the way your…
Who Needs an Estate Plan in Louisiana? 3 Important Groups
Who needs an estate plan in Louisiana? Every adult can benefit from having at least basic legal documents in place. However, estate planning becomes especially important at certain stages of life. Turning eighteen, getting married,…
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