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What are irrevocable trusts?
Creating an estate plan requires the creator to determine the most effective ways to relay their wishes. When it comes to assets they want to pass down, there are a few options. Some people may…
Opening an estate in Louisiana
If you are an executor of an estate, you will open it after the decedent’s death. How you approach this process is crucial. Any wrong move can lead to delays and a bad experience for…
Preparing for your role as executor of an estate
A loved one, close friend or someone you know professionally has asked if they can name you as their executor as they prepare their estate plan. That likely shows that they have a of faith…
3 potential challenges to an estate plan
When an estate plan is read after a person’s passing, certain family members or beneficiaries may decide to challenge that plan. They don’t agree that it should be executed as it has been written. Not…
3 tips for passing a business to your children
3 tips for passing a business to your children Many business owners plan to leave the company to their children. They see the business as a legacy. They want their children to run the company…
Preparing for your senior years: 3 estate planning must-do’s
Preparing for your senior years: 3 estate planning must-do’s As people transition into our late-life years, circumstances often evolve, sometimes unexpectedly. For example, a chronic illness could arise out of nowhere. If you are ever…
What are the key areas of elder law?
What are the key areas of elder law? Elder law is a term that most people are familiar with. In a nutshell, it involves the legal rights and protections that people have as they get…
Waiting for your inheritance: Timeline for beneficiaries in Louisiana
Waiting for your inheritance: Timeline for beneficiaries in Louisiana The loss of a loved one is a difficult experience, and financial concerns can add extra stress to an already overwhelming time of life. As such,…
Can you write a will after receiving a dementia diagnosis?
Can you write a will after receiving a dementia diagnosis? Receiving a dementia diagnosis is a life-altering moment – for you and your loved ones. Aside from the emotional impact of your diagnosis, you may…
Are you ready to create a digital estate plan?
Are you ready to create a digital estate plan? In today’s technologically advanced world, most people’s lives are increasingly lived online, leading to the accumulation of significant digital assets. From social media accounts and digital…
