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...
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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...
How should millennials plan for the future?
Long-term planning is an essential step for Louisiana adults of all ages, especially for those who are new parents or beginning to build their own wealth. Millennials of any net worth will benefit from having a legal and financial plan for the future by implementing...
What are the biggest threats to estate planning?
Planning for the future can be complicated and overwhelming, and this is why many Louisiana adults avoid this process. They may assume they don’t really need an estate plan for their specific stage of life, and they may hesitate to move forward with putting certain...
How beneficiaries could derail estate planning efforts
The intent of an estate plan is to have control over what happens with assets and wealth after passing. Through specific strategies and properly implemented tools, a Louisiana adult can manage his or her wealth long-term, as well as health care preferences. However,...
Has the time come to update your estate plan?
As life changes, Louisiana residents may need to revisit certain areas of their lives to ensure that the changes they face do not cause any discrepancies. For example, if you have created an estate plan, you may think that you and your family are set for the future....
What is the primary role of the executor of an estate?
After the passing of a loved one, friends and family will have the responsibility of settling his or her Louisiana estate. This means paying remaining bills, locating and valuing assets and distributing estate assets according to the terms of the will. The individual...