One of the most common issues that families in Louisiana run into when a loved one passes away is how their estate is going to be divided among the family. In many cases, when a person has not left a plan on how their estate will be divided, the state will step in....
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...
