The will states share and share alike. Should the property be placed in an LLC or Trust for protection of heirs ?

Given the limited information, I assume that the husband's will give his wife a usufruct (basically a right of use and right to income) over the...

5 years ago, grandpa's house was transferred to his children; all paperwork prepared and executed. Lawyer never recorded it!?

Do you or the lawyer have the original of the Act of Donation? If so, you can record it in the Parish in which the property is located. The...

Who holds power of attorney?

You clearly need an attorney to look over these documents to give you answers. It sounds like your mom may now be incapacitated or she could...

My mother and father are dead they have a house together his will left me out mother had none .do i still get my mother half

If the home was community property, then your mother owned an undivided one-half interest in the home at her death. You indicated she did not have...

What form can I fill out to be released from my parents estate.

I agree with the prior answers. Before taking any action in renouncing your interest make sure you have all of your facts e.g. be sure to have an...

If you are talking about federal income taxes, then Louisiana law does not apply. You would need to look to federal tax law on collections. A...

You do not state whether your mother was married at her death or whether she died with or without a will. If she died with a Will, then look to...

I agree with the other comments, but wish to add a few additional points. To do this correctly the succession must be opened for your mother. I...

Can we sell family property even though one person does not want to sell?

I assume all heirs are undivided owners and that there is no usufruct (right of use and income under La. law). You could petition the court to...

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College Entrepreneur-For better tax rates should I become a Sole Proprietor or LLC? I need to pay myself, but want lower taxes.

Taxation as a regular or C corporation for a small business can involve double taxation. Stay away from it. You asked about sole proprietorships,...