
Forced Heirship in Louisiana: What Families Should Know
Louisiana’s inheritance laws are unlike any other state in the country. Because our legal system is based on civil law traditions from France and Spain, we have rules about inheritance that don’t exist elsewhere. One of the most important—and sometimes confusing—rules...

The Importance of Properly Drafted Wills Under Louisiana Law
Recently, our office has seen a troubling increase in Wills submitted for deceased loved ones that fail to meet the strict requirements set forth by Louisiana law. This trend underscores a critical issue: Wills prepared by attorneys unfamiliar with Louisiana succession law or by lay Notaries that often fail to comply with...

Is it a Succession or Probate?
I am often asked by my estate planning clients, is it a succession or is it probate. My simple answer is the terms are used interchangeably, however, there are differences.
Succession Definition: Succession refers to the legal process by...