When a spouse dies in Louisiana with no assets except home valued at $250,000 (jointly owned by decedent and surviving wife)

Probate (a succession) will be necessary to transfer the deceased spouse's interest in the home. Joint tenancy with rights of survivorship is not...

I and my 4 siblings have inherited a home. What kind of attorney do I need to get the home put in my name

You will need to complete a succession to transfer the home into the name of each sibling. If a succession has been completed the home can be...

Does Louisiana Law leave inheritance to children or wife?

Pursuant to Louisiana intestacy law, the deceased person's half of the community property is inherited by the children in equal, undivided...

My Father Died in February of 2011. My Step mother has never had the will probated. Will this null and void the Will?

If the succession was not opened, the will can still be probated at any time. After the succession is opened, you have five years to probate the...

Asking for a friend - How do I obtain a copy of a will for a person who has been deceased 10 years?

If the succession was opened and the will presented for probate, you may obtain a copy of the will and other succession documents from the clerk of...

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For Louisiana Medicaid eligibility purposes, A Personal Care Agreement (caregiver contract) must be in writing and be executed prior to the...

My sister died last year. Has 4 grown children. Sister lived in Chicago, has property in LA. Can property be put in children's

Both Ms. Leger and Ms. Coleman are correct. If your sister owned property in Illinois, a succession may be opened in that state; however, an...

How do you assign a power of attorney?

You should have a power of attorney drafted by an attorney to appoint your child as your agent/attorney-in-fact. On a side note, you should also...

Is this Medicaid fraud when someone apply for Medicaid using someone name and birthdate; but with another person's ss#.

I agree with Mr. Cambell's answer. If the issue was resolved with Medicaid and it was deemed mistake, it was probably not fraud unless there was...

Can we do a succession on just the house?

I agree with the two prior answers as to the complexity of your situation. You should consult with an attorney that is well versed in...