What can be done when a will is not being followed?

Thank you for your question. You and your siblings should consult with an experienced succession (probate) attorney in Louisiana. It is unclear...

I agree with the previous attorney. In order to file a small succession affidavit, you will need a certified copy of the death certificate, which...

Is the executor of the estate the only one who can initiate probate.

Your stepmother could open the probate, and perhaps seek to be appointed as Administrator. If she did so however, your grandmother would be given...

Can I live in my moms house until my family decides what we want to do with it. We have not gone to probate yet

I agree with Mr. Hughes. The house currently belongs to the Estate. The probate will need to be opened, and the house may either be: (1)...

How does forced heirship work in Louisiana?

If your stepmother has a usufruct over the house/property, she has the right to use the property until she dies or remarries. This means she has...

Filing a succession in Louisiana without an attorney. What paper work is needed to file?

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, you have not provided enough information for us to offer specific recommendations. I would recommend...

Hello, and thank you for your question. Unfortunately, according to the information you provided, it sounds as if the bank is only going to be...

How to get started with probate, etc for my brothers sons

Thank you for your question. Your brother's estate may qualify as a small succession. In Louisiana, estates that are less than $75,000.00 in...

Can I file small succession with out an attorney on an acre of land that was willed to me. ?

As Mr. Turner stated, a Small Succession is only available for intestate estates; thus, you will need to probate the will. You may sell the...

How much in lousiana is it for a probate ?

The cost of your Louisiana succession (probate) will depend upon the details of your situation. A fair estimate could range between $700 and...