You cannot use an affidavit of small succession when the decedent left a will, so that does not appear to be an option for you. Unfortunately...

Can I get fired if I don't go to work while dealing with a flood?

The Louisiana Civil Justice Center has activated its disaster hotline. I'm not sure if I can post a link or number here, but you can find the...

Can someone be served an eviction notice and be evicted from their home during a governor declared state of emergency?

The Louisiana Civil Justice Center has activated its disaster hotline. I'm not sure if I can post a link or number here, but you can find the...

What can i do we are getting evicted from our home. we do not mind leaving but the flood came here and we can find anything time

Keep in mind that there is no self-help in Louisiana. In other words, a landlord cannot change the locks or otherwise make you leave without first...

What are my rights after signing a lease that listed a different address than the one I was shown by a realtor?

This is an odd situation that doesn't lend itself to an easily predictable resolution. On one hand, you have an argument that you erroneously...

My mother died here in Louisiana. I want to file a wrongful death case. Do I need a letter of administration to file?

You do not need to open the Succession before filing the wrongful death action. Civil Code article 2315.2 provides who can bring such a suit. It...

I agree with James Field. In general, you need to first vest ownership in your wife and her siblings and then her siblings need to transfer their...

What is the law governing "Inheritence". my mother was married for over 50 yrs to my step father, she past away in June 2015 ???

Step 1: Find the Will. Step 2: Talk to an attorney about opening her succession and probating the Will. If you can't complete Step 1, talk to...

Who has to pay for the removal of a dead tree if it is within the servitude?

I need more information to answer your question. It depends on the nature of the servitude. For example, if it is a conventional servitude, the...

How to contest a will in Louisiana by using Avvo.com? How long does it takes to submit the paper work to contest the will?

I agree with Sarah's assessment. The unfortunate reality is that succession disputes are often long, messy, and expensive. As a result, the money...