What Happens If You Die Without A Will in Louisiana: Possibly Unintended Heirs and Family Conflict

Many people know that having a Last Will and Testament (commonly called “a Will”) is an important part of adulthood, but they also assume that if they die without one, their spouse will simply inherit all their property or that their family will… 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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Revocable Living Trust: When Does Your Family Need More Than A Will?

Estate Plans Are Not One-Size Fits All When many people think about their estate plan, they automatically think of a Will, and they don’t consider anything else. While a Will may be appropriate for some people, it may not be the best option for… Read More
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Why “Aspen Estate Planning”?

People have asked me why I named my firm “Aspen Estate Planning,” why not some version of “Zotti Law Firm.” I named it Aspen Estate Planning because my firm is not about me. It’s about my clients, and I wanted a firm name that conveyed this… Read More
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Pitfalls of a DIY Estate Plan: Why Hire an Estate Planning Attorney?

Creating your estate plan today seems easier than ever. Every other ad I see on social media is for a website that advertises “do-it-yourself” estate plans, often at very cheap prices. Then, with open AI, you may ask why you would ever need to hi… Read More
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Top 10 Louisiana Estate Planning Questions

You want to protect your loved ones after you’re gone, but you’re not sure where to start. Louisiana’s unique civil law system, including community property laws, is complex and makes customized estate planning especially important. But whe… Read More
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