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...
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Getting organized before creating an estate plan
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...
Can you make probate easier for your executor?
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...
The importance of long-term planning for all adults
Louisiana adults often delay estate planning for various reasons, including assuming they don’t really need a plan at the moment. Long-term planning is important for various reasons, including allowing one to have more control over his or her finances and medical care...
Bringing an estate plan up to date
It’s impossible to know what will happen in the future, but there are certain steps a Louisiana adult can take that will allow him or her to have some control over specific things. These plans often require adjustments and changes to match current circumstances or...
What factors are going to affect estate planning in the future?
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...
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.”...