Baton Rouge Law Blog

Every estate plan is different, and you would be wise to craft a plan that provides you with the best chance for future security. In most cases, people begin the estate planning process by creating a will -- a document that allows them to decide what will happen to...

One of the benefits of acquiring wealth in your lifetime is the ability to help causes about which you have strong feelings. Whether this is your alma mater, your place of worship, the arts, or some other social or political cause, you likely appreciate the fact that...

Louisiana residents hoping to leave assets to their loved ones after their passing luckily have many options for doing so. Of course, all of those options can come with their pros and cons, and if not thoroughly explored, you could pick an option that does not do as...

Creating a plan for the future can be a complex and emotional process, and it can be a daunting task for one unfamiliar with estate law. While each estate plan is different, there are specific documents that could be important for every adult interested in protecting...

Whether you are proud of your children’s success or wish they had made better choices, it has probably occurred to you that your grandchildren have quite a struggle ahead. College costs are soaring, and with so much uncertainty in the world, it will likely be...

When considering the long-term legal and financial plans one may need, it is common for some to assume they are really only necessary for Louisiana adults who are married and have children. In reality, unmarried adults will benefit from the protections provided by...

Creating a plan that will ensure the protection of one’s financial and legal interests requires considering issues that could have an impact long-term. For some, this means taking account of all digital assets and including provisions for their management in an estate...

Planning for the future gives Louisiana adults certain advantages in life. This includes the ability to plan for potential specific health care needs in the future and decide how to address personal property and wealth after death. It is also possible to use specific...

Before a Louisiana adult creates a plan for his or her long-term wealth and financial management, it is prudent to do some planning first. Creating an estate plan that will be beneficial and sustainable well into the future requires one to first consider his or her...

You and many other Louisiana residents may hope to leave your surviving loved ones with as little trouble as possible when it comes to settling your remaining estate. Maybe you have seen other family members or friends go through a difficult probate process, or...