When a Louisiana resident creates an estate plan, it is assumed, at least at first, that everything was done in accordance with current law. Later, it may become clear that something could be wrong with either a will or trust. If this happens to you, you may consider...
Probate Litigation
Family collects $1.6 million inheritance after probate case
LeRoy Ern, a former factory worker, left more than $1.6 million after he passed away. Blanche Berenzweig, an ex-insurance agent, received this large inheritance in 2016. Distraught, Ern's family took the case to trial. After a few months of battling, the family will...
How the designation of a power of attorney could lead to strife
Many individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere consider it essential to have a strategy in place for the future should they suddenly become incapable of making decisions on their own. Many may choose to have someone else act on their behalf in these instances by naming...
What should you avoid when drafting a will?
The idea behind creating a will is to help the court and your beneficiaries carry out your final wishes. However, if a will contains errors, a judge could rule that it is invalid. What are these significant errors and how can you avoid them? What should you avoid?...
Undue influence and the burden of proof
There are a multitude of scenarios in which a person in Louisiana or elsewhere may wish to contest a will. In some cases, one may argue that the creator of the will was subjected to undue influence. However, similar allegations typically aren't enough to invalidate a...
Challenging a will can be a complex process
Many individuals in Louisiana and across the nation consider it essential to have a strategy in place depicting what will happen once they are gone. In some cases, a person may choose to convey his or her final wishes through a will. Although those who wish to contest...
