In most states, you commonly hear the term legal guardian to describe the person that cares for and is responsible for a minor child. The legal guardians could be parents, other relatives, or court appointed caregivers. In Louisiana (because we [...]

During a recent speaking engagement, a gentleman posed the question to me, “How many people are living without a will?” I was taken aback by this question because I honestly did not know the answer. I have spent all my [...]

Special Needs Trusts are a great tool for protecting your disabled relatives and ensuring their eligibility for valuable Federal Medicaid programs. This article is designed to inform you as to how these trusts are created and administered, and most importantly, [...]

Throughout my course work and study of Louisiana Estate law, there was one area of estate law that was only briefly touched upon, and seemed rather insignificant in the whole scheme of things. That seemingly insignificant Louisiana Code provision dealt [...]

One of the major issues you should consider when planning for you and your spouse’s passing is the court supervised succession procedure because this will be needed at both spouse’s deaths if not properly planned for. One of the main [...]

Recently, I received a call from an attorney in Mississippi who needed some assistance with probating a will for a deceased Mississippi resident who held property in Louisiana. Probate is the term used to describe the court procedure that distributes [...]