It’s impossible to predict what will happen in the future, but through careful legal and financial planning, a Louisiana adult can have a measure of control over certain things. Estate planning allows for one to decide what will happen to wealth, assets and medical...
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Common estate planning errors after second marriages
Significant changes in life should also bring significant changes in long-term legal and financial strategies. Estate planning is an important step for Louisiana adults of all ages, particularly those who recently entered second marriages. If there are existing plans...
10 signs someone is trying to influence your estate plan
Estate planning can be a challenging and deeply personal process. You certainly have ideas about how you would like to divide your estate, but you may also look to others for advice. Many people have personal experiences dealing with a relative’s estate plan, and they...
Lessons in estate planning from the rich and famous
Many people assume that having significant wealth and valuable assets is the primary reason to have an estate plan. In reality, most Louisiana adults can benefit from estate planning, but failed celebrity estates can provide an example of why that type of planning is...
Have these estate planning myths stopped you from planning?
When some Louisiana residents hear the phrase “estate plan,” they may have several thoughts run through their minds. Those thoughts may include, “I don’t need an estate plan. I’m not old.” Perhaps they even think, “I don’t have enough stuff to need an estate plan.”...
Tough questions can lead to better plans for businesses
Thinking about and planning for the future can be difficult tasks for some Louisiana business owners. It is not always easy to think about what will happen after passing away or retiring, and it can be difficult to prioritize goals for situations that haven’t happened...
LGBTQ+ families may benefit from estate planning assistance
Considering potential legal and financial needs in the future can be a complex process for any adult in any type of family situation. However, LGBTQ+ families in Louisiana may benefit from additional assistance when creating estate plans due to unique challenges they...
Discussing estate planning with family members
It is not easy to start the conversation about what will happen after passing away. The difficulty and potential awkwardness of these conversations often keep Louisiana adults from having important discussions about the future. Discussing estate planning needs and...
Is a will or a trust the most beneficial estate planning tool?
An important aspect of long-term planning is choosing the right types of documents for an estate plan. Most Louisiana adults start with a basic will as the foundation for other decisions they will make regarding their estate, but other estate planning tools can be...
7 tips for an estate plan you can rely on
Louisiana residents thinking about their end-of-life wishes may not necessarily have sat down one day and focused solely on what they want. They may have been thinking about various aspects of their lives and their estates and what the future would be like once they...
