In Louisiana, you can write your own will. It must be in your handwriting, dated, and signed. You do not need witnesses, or a notary. But, you...

Yes. Succession is the process that is going to permit the chain of title to be updated. However, if the house was originally in grandfather's...

Usufructuaries do have legal obligations. Mostly, as to ordinary maintenance and repairs of the property subject to the usufruct. But, if the...

If a co-owner passed, then, a succession/probate must be done for the rightful heir/beneficiary of the deceased co-owner to be put in ownership and...

Sorry to hear about your current circumstances. To answer your question, the manner in which property is transferred upon passing - without a Will...

I am sorry to hear of these circumstances. You will need to hire an actual attorney to file probate pleadings - not a paralegal. You will need to...

Your father needs a Last Will. And, under Louisiana law, he can leave a "usufruct" to his sister, but upon her passing, or no longer residing in...

If your mom's designated beneficiary predeceased, and her policy has no other designated, contingent beneficiary, then, the proceeds are payable to...

It sounds like you and your brother may have already been put in ownership and possession of your 50/50 interest, but then, your brother may have...

Unfortunately, when people disagree - even in a succession, the end result is litigation. You will have to move the court to address the issue at...