Category Archives: Successions & Probate
Can a Will Be Invalidated in Louisiana? What Courts Actually Look At
When families start asking whether a will can be thrown out, the real question is whether the document should control what happens to the estate. In Louisiana, courts do not invalidate wills just because someone…
Can a Louisiana Will Be Defended in Court? What Happens When Someone Tries to Break It
A will contest does not always mean the will is weak. Sometimes the will is valid, the evidence is strong, and the people receiving under the document need counsel prepared to defend it. In Louisiana,…
What a Surviving Spouse Actually Gets in an Intestate Louisiana Succession
A surviving spouse in Louisiana is an intestate successor, but that does not mean the spouse automatically receives everything when there is no will. The starting point is Article 880, which directs that in the…
Why Some Baton Rouge Families Still End Up in Succession Even When They Thought They Planned Ahead
A lot of families believe they have planned ahead, only to discover after a death that they still need a succession. That can be frustrating, especially when the family thought a will, a trust, or…
What Happens to a Louisiana LLC When the Owner Dies?
A business owner may spend years building a company and never think seriously about what happens if they die unexpectedly. That is a mistake. A Baton Rouge business succession lawyer can help make sure the…
If You Find a Will and Think It’s Invalid, Do You Still Have to File It?
Yes. Louisiana now states the rule directly. If a person has possession of a document purporting to be the testament of a deceased person, that person must present the document to the court for filing…
Can I Leave Everything to My Spouse in Louisiana?
A lot of married people assume the answer is yes. In Louisiana, the answer is sometimes yes, but not always. If your goal is to take care of your spouse, a Baton Rouge estate planning…
What a Surviving Spouse Needs to Know When There Is No Will in Louisiana
When a spouse dies without a will in Louisiana, the surviving husband or wife is often left facing two challenges at once: grief and uncertainty, along with confusion about what the law actually provides. Many…
What Should You Bring to a Succession Consultation in Louisiana?
A lot of families wait too long to schedule a consultation because they think they need to have everything perfectly organized first. You do not. But if you are meeting with a Baton Rouge succession…
Can You Sell a House Before a Succession Is Completed in Louisiana?
This question comes up all the time. The family wants to sell the house, but they are not sure whether they can do that before the succession is completed. In many cases, the answer is…
