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The succession process in Louisiana is often very lengthy. It can take months in most cases, and sometimes beneficiaries must wait more than a year before they can receive their inheritance. People tasked with overseeing the succession process have to file paperwork...
A good estate plan, including a will, can help ensure that your final wishes are fulfilled after you pass away. For example, your will could clarify that your assets will be distributed to your spouse, children, siblings or loved ones. This can greatly help grieving...
You're going to get married, and you want to use a prenuptial agreement. Maybe you have significant assets already in your name, and you want to be sure that you protect them. For instance, this is sometimes done by business owners who want to make sure that there's...
A will is one of the most important legal documents you can create. By drafting and signing a will, you are not only taking control of your legacy but you are also potentially safeguarding your loved ones’ futures. But your will can also become the subject of costly...
When parents who share a child divorce, the court will issue a custody decree. However, child custody is never cast in stone. Changes to the child custody and visitation order can be made when necessary. However, you may not petition the court for custody modification...
No one wants to think about losing their parents, no matter what age they are. Estate planning can be a sensitive subject and a difficult one to bring up -- especially if your parents are reluctant to discuss the issue or feel overwhelmed by the prospect. While an...
When someone takes the time to create an estate plan, they likely expect that their family members will abide by their final wishes. However, a significant number of estates in Louisiana end up litigated in court. Succession litigation involves someone asking the...
Let’s face it, being a single parent is no easy feat. Even if the other parent is paying child support, raising children in a one-income household can be incredibly difficult. And if those payments cease, covering those necessities can be a tall order. A child...
A will is a legal document that outlines what happens to a person’s estate after they pass away. A trust is much like a will. It helps determine where assets are distributed after someone dies. Initially, you may believe that a will is better than a trust. After all,...
If you and your ex-spouse have kids, you will take care of them through child support. In Louisiana, the Child Support Enforcement section of the Department of Children & Family Service (DCFS) administers child support services. The state follows certain...