Blog Posts in April, 2014

There are a number of tools which can be used as part of the estate planning process to help maximize the value of your estate, the benefits your loved ones will be able to receive upon your death and ...

The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was signed into law back in 1996 to define marriage as the legal union between a man and a woman, in the eyes of the federal government. At the time, this meant that ...

Why Not Create an Online Wil l? Each estate-planning client I visit with is unique. Every family has its own needs, wishes and goals to accomplish. As a result, each time I meet with a new client, we ...

What is included in Assets and Debts of an Estate ? After you are appointed Executor or Administrator of your loved ones estate, you will have the authority manage the assets and debts of the estate. ...

When your Louisiana Succession Lawyer or Baton Rouge Probate Lawyer opens a succession , they will ask the court to appoint someone as representative of the estate. There are two types of ...

If an individual dies before he or she is able to create a will , any property or assets from that individual's estate will be divided according to the laws of Louisiana. The individual's surviving ...