Metairie, LA Estate Planning Attorney
Louisiana’s estate laws are unique, making informed guidance essential. From forced heirship to complex successions, don’t let state law decide your family’s future. Our Jefferson Parish estate planning attorney can help ensure your wills and trusts are legally sound, your assets are protected, and your wishes are final.
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Louisiana Estate Planning
Louisiana Estate Planning
At Buhrer Law Firm, we help families throughout the New Orleans metro area protect what they’ve built and plan for the future. We provide every client with in-depth knowledge, compassionate representation, and the personalized attention they deserve.
Here’s what makes us different:
- Attorney R. Scott Buhrer has practiced Louisiana estate and succession law for more than 35 years
- The courts often appoint Attorney Buher as a Special Master, a role in which he makes recommendations to judges on complex issues that may become official rulings
- Scott holds both a J.D. and an MBA from Tulane University, giving him the financial know-how to handle complex estates, business interests, and community property matters
- He has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review distinction available
Located in Metairie, LA, our firm is here to help you make informed decisions and put a plan in place to protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and preserve your legacy.
Why Louisianians Need an Estate Plan
In Louisiana, community property rules affect how marital assets are classified and transferred. And without a valid will, the state’s default distribution rules may leave your estate in the hands of people you never intended to benefit.
A well-conceived estate plan will protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and honor your intentions.
Whether this is your first time planning your estate or you need a hand updating an existing one, we will take the time to understand your circumstances and help create a plan focused on your goals. Trust our team to develop essential estate planning documents that reflect your wishes and comply with Louisiana law.
Living Wills
Planning for Blended Families
Business Succession Planning
Meet Our AttorneyR. Scott Buhrer
Attorney R. Scott Buhrer has dedicated his practice to guiding Louisiana families on matters such as estate planning, succession, and family law. A lifelong resident of the New Orleans area, he has been practicing law since 1986. What sets Scott apart is his approach: he handles each case directly, explains the law in plain terms, and designs plans around each client’s actual situation rather than a template.
Succession Attorney in Louisiana (Probate)
When someone passes away, their estate goes through a legal process in Louisiana called succession. Most other states call this probate, but in Louisiana, the rules, terminology, and procedures are distinct.
A succession in Metairie can be relatively straightforward when there is a clear will, a simple asset structure, and no disputes among heirs. It becomes more complex when a will is contested, the estate includes real estate or business interests, or family members disagree about how assets should be distributed.
Succession Attorney Buhrer’s experience makes him well-suited to guide your family through this challenging time, help you honor your loved one’s wishes, and reach a resolution that protects everyone’s interests.
Speak with a Metairie Estate Planning Attorney Today
Louisiana’s laws make planning your estate one of the most consequential decisions to get right. Buhrer Law Firm is here to help you explore your options and put a plan in place that protects the people and the things that matter most to you. Let’s get started today.
Metairie, LA 70002