What power of attorney documents do I need to sign for my son who is incarcerated.

A Power of Attorney is a simple document that will allow you to handle all legal affairs for your son. Any estate attorney can assist you in...

My father passed on 3/2013. No will/probate materials have been filed at the county court. When should this have been done?

A matter should be probated even if no written Will exists. A Will is a valuable document that identifies how the estate should be divested,...

Reopen estate or not??

The short answer is yes. If there are any funds that belong to the estate even after the estate was closed, it should be re-opened to make sure...

Can inheritance flow back to the heirs of a deceased brother if those heirs are designated by a will but are not blood related?

I am unaware specifically of the intestate lineage in Louisiana. I can state that usually the lineage would remain in the family and would not...

Can my step father change a Trust or Will him and my mother put together? She past away 3 yrs ago.

It is not clear how the Trust was set-up. However, if your mother established in her Will the formation of the Trust upon her death, then the...

I am a paraplegic & was involved in a rear end collision can you file suit for causing increased pain to that injury?

The short answer is Yes, you may have a claim. However, there are other factors. You must prove that the additional injuries are caused and...

Can I sue the hospital for doctors malpractice?

The information you provided is incomplete as to the negligence from the hospital. Additional information is required including how the hospital...

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Car accident

The information above is incomplete as to how the accident occurred. Regardless, since a summons was issued against you, you must address the...

My Ex owes me $$ for past due alimony. I owe large $ credit card debt. If I file BK7, how would past due alimony affect my BK7?

Any monies owed to you as a result of filing for Bankruptcy will be collectable by the Trustee. However, this does not reflect in any manner as...

Inaccurate item showing on my credit report.

I agree with the response above. You can take care of this situation on your own with a letter to the three major credit agencies. Make sure that...