Baton Rouge Law Blog
Understanding trusts and their role in a complete estate plan
Every estate plan is different as each Louisiana adult will have different goals for his or her estate after passing away and unique wishes regarding health care in case of incapacitation. Depending on what one may wish to accomplish, trusts are tools useful for...
Estate planning is trending, especially among young people
While predicting the future is impossible, there are ways to make plans that allow one to look to the future with confidence. Estate planning is a way to consider future interests in the event of one’s sudden passing or incapacitation due to illness or injury. Many in...
Protection against life’s uncertainty with a strong estate plan
It is impossible to predict what is going to happen in the future. However, there are certain types of documents one can include in an estate plan that will provide an element of control when certain things happen, such as death or a medical emergency. While no one...
An estate plan needs to work as soon as it’s necessary
The best plans mean nothing if they are impossible to execute when it’s time to do so. Estate planning is a process of putting certain plans in place and drafting specific documents that will protect the interests of a Louisiana adult, but it’s crucial to make sure...
Why estate plans should be audited
Estate planning is an important process for adults of all ages, but it is not a one-and-done effort. Estate plans should evolve over time as life circumstances change and new needs arise. It is appropriate for an adult to carefully audit his or her plans and documents...
Companies struggle with current H-1B visa policies
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is continuing its trend of high rates of H-1B visa denials. The denials are in line with stated intentions by President Donald Trump regarding immigration and spell trouble for companies in Louisiana and...
Create a lasting legacy through estate planning
While it is impossible to predict the future, there are steps one can take that allow him or her to decide what will happen to personal property, assets and medical care in the future. Through thoughtful and careful estate planning, one can create a legacy that will...
Smart planning for those entering a second marriage
When planning to marry for a second time, there are important legal and financial steps necessary to protecting long-term interests. Certain estate planning steps allow a Louisiana adult to avoid complications and retain control over finances, assets and health care...
Providing proof of U.S. citizenship in a passport application
A passport ranks as one of the most vital documents a U.S. citizen can possess. This essential document provides more than the ability to travel to a foreign country. It also serves as proof of a person’s U.S. citizenship. Also, a passport serves as a...
A complete estate plan is needed for adults of all ages
Planning for the future is not something reserved only for the rich and famous. Adults of all ages will benefit from having a complete estate plan, even if they are young and believe they do not make enough money to justify the effort. Estate planning is useful for...
