5 People Louisiana’s In…

5 People Louisiana’s Inheritance Laws Leave Out (and How to Protect Them)

Contributor: Rebecca Zotti
Did you know that if you have an unmarried partner, stepchildren, a chosen family, a non-biological co-parent, or godchildren, none of them will inherit from you under Louisiana’s default intestate succession laws? Read More
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Estate Planning in Civil…

Estate Planning in Civil Law Louisiana: How Forced Heirship, Community Property, and Usufruct Affect Inheritance

Contributor: Rebecca Zotti
When estate planning in Louisiana, forced heirship, community property, and usufruct must all be considered when you decide who will inherit from you. Read More
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Is a Trust Better Than a…

Is a Trust Better Than a Will?

One of the questions that we hear often is: Is a Trust better than a Will? The answer we normally give is one of the most lawyerly responses in our playbook: It depends. While it seems like a glib answer to an honest question, the fact of the matter… Read More
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