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...

Part of planning for the future includes making plans for what will happen in the event one is unable to express wishes regarding health care and medical needs for himself or herself. A living will is an estate planning document that allows a Louisiana adult to make...

Developing a comprehensive legal and financial plan for the future is essential for every Louisiana adult. Estate planning looks different in every situation, and for some, this may include a spousal lifetime access trust or SLAT. Planning well should include a...

As you get ready to create an estate plan, you may have thought that the easiest place to begin would be naming beneficiaries to certain accounts. Certainly, ensuring your beneficiaries are in order is vital, and it is relatively simple to appoint the desired parties...

Unexpected changes in the past year have left many in Louisiana coming to terms with the uncertainty of life. There is no way to accurately predict what will happen long term or even in the months and weeks ahead. While the future is uncontrollable, there are specific...

Estate planning includes looking to the future and making financial and legal plans based on what could be best years down the road. For individuals in Louisiana looking to accomplish something specific with their wealth or protect assets for a specific beneficiary,...