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Parents often leave the bulk of their estate to their adult children – especially if their spouse has predeceased them or they’re divorced. However, an adult child typically doesn’t have a legal claim to any of a parent’s assets if that parent didn’t include them in...
Partners entering marriage should discuss crucial subjects to avoid misunderstandings in the future. However, some conversations can be challenging to have. And one of them is prenuptial agreements. Many people think that talking about prenups feels like planning for...
Divorce, undoubtedly, can be an emotional rollercoaster. Yet, the emotional turbulence is often just one facet of a more significant, multifaceted ordeal. A particularly crucial, albeit often overlooked, aspect of divorce is its potential impact on credit. A deeper...
A situation may arise in the future where you become incapacitated. You need medical decisions to be made, but you can’t do it yourself. This is one of the major reasons why people will begin the estate planning process. They want a plan in place in case this scenario...
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...