Not everyone can contest an estate plan. They need to have the proper legal standing. There are generally two classes of people who have this standing. The first is a person who would have automatically inherited without the estate plan. For instance, someone’s direct...
When a loved one dies in Louisiana, it is unfortunate that there is often a dispute over their property. This is frequently perceived as happening if the person died intestate – meaning without a will. However, discord can also arise if the person had a will or other...
Whether you suddenly and unexpectedly lose a loved one in a car crash or whether your loved one’s death came after a long, protracted illness such as cancer no one can deny that the death of a loved one can be a traumatic and life-changing event. Your entire world has...
In Lafayette and across Louisiana, those who are trying to start a business will have many business entities to choose from. One of the more popular structures is a Limited Liability Company (LLC). With an LLC, the members’ personal assets are generally shielded if...
Families may not always agree on the administration of an estate and disputes may arise. When they do, family members may wish to be familiar with the duties of an executor and how they may challenge an executor who has violated their fiduciary duties. Duties of an...
If someone you love passes away, you may want to do all you can to fulfill their final wishes. However, there are times when their will won’t make you happy, and if you and others in your family feel the same way, then you may want to change it. Unfortunately, it’s...
Losing a loved one is a painful experience. Your hurt may compound, though, if you suspect the executor of their will of misconduct. Their actions may stem from gross incompetence, or they may be nefarious. Either way, you might fear that you have few options for...
Trustees have a difficult job and bear a lot of responsibility. Whether you are a trustee or a beneficiary of a trust, you should understand both the powers and the responsibilities of a trustee. You also need to know when a trustee can be removed and replaced. Many...
There may be a multitude of individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere who have decided to enter a second, or even third marriage. In some cases, successive marriages may also bring new additions to the family and create a need to update existing estate plans....
There may be a multitude of individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere who have digital assets they wish to be distributed amongst their loved ones after they are gone. When it comes to distributing property, the process of planning for digital assets is similar to that...