Baton Rouge Law Blog

As life changes, Louisiana residents may need to revisit certain areas of their lives to ensure that the changes they face do not cause any discrepancies. For example, if you have created an estate plan, you may think that you and your family are set for the future....

After the passing of a loved one, friends and family will have the responsibility of settling his or her Louisiana estate. This means paying remaining bills, locating and valuing assets and distributing estate assets according to the terms of the will. The individual...

Estate planning is not only for the wealthy, but it is a process that is especially important for those who have a lot of wealth and valuable assets. The singer Prince was a famous and wealthy musician who died possessing valuable property and money, but there have...

Making legal and financial preparations for the future can be a challenging, complex process. It is not always easy to determine what may be important years in the future, and it is difficult to consider what will happen if incapacitated or after passing. There are...

When creating an estate plan, the goal is to make choices that will be useful and beneficial for years to come. Thinking ahead about the specific needs of heirs and beneficiaries can help a Louisiana adult create a plan that will secure the interests of themselves and...

It can be difficult to think about and plan for the future, especially when one does not see the need for it. Young people in Louisiana may believe that because they are young and healthy that they don’t need an estate plan, and older people may assume they don’t need...

One aspect of planning for the future is laying out financial and legal intentions for estate assets after one’s passing. It may also include planning for the possibility of a disability or long-term health care needs. Protecting wealth is a primary goal for many in...

You and many other Louisiana residents understand the importance of having an estate plan. However, you may still have questions about what you want to include in your personal plan. You may have already made certain decisions about the distribution of your remaining...

Louisiana adults often spend their lives earning, saving and accumulating assets. After a benefactor’s passing, loved ones and beneficiaries must decide what happens to a decedent’s physical assets. In many cases, those left behind don’t want or need the possessions...

One important aspect of estate planning is deciding what will happen to hard-earned assets and wealth in the future. Transferring wealth to heirs and beneficiaries is an important goal for many, but there are specific ways to do this through certain estate planning...