My mother passed away and I’m the only living child and I need the house put in my name?

If your mother was a Louisiana resident, had no Will, and her estate is valued under $125k, then, you can do an Affidavit of Small Succession. ...

Louisiana Law. Wife died intestate. One adult stepchild, no parents. Does her sister really get half of all community property

If the Last Will is not notarized, and is not in olographic form, then default, intestacy law applies. And, succession/transfer of the ownership...

Is a lawyer needed to open succession Now that my father has passed? He has a will with a living trust in place for 30 years

If the Will contains a testamentary trust, the Will needs to be probated. Or, if your father had a living Trust, but not all of his assets were...

Even if the bank account is in one person's name solely, the bank has no idea who that person's beneficiaries are. For example, was there a Will? ...

What can I legally do?

Because the land is in your mother's name still, you have no legal authority to do anything with the land. You must do a succession, which will...

Do I have to include my brother who is incarcerated in the small succession?

With the Affidavit, only 2 heirs must sign. For any heir that does not sign the Affidavit, you must indicate the reason: one, you sent the...

A person can write a Will and leave their property (and any related, corresponding liabilities) to whomever beneficiary he chooses. Only exception...

Am I next to kin if my grandfather passes my mother was his only child and she is deceased ?

Other factors require consideration: community or separate property at issue? If he was previously married, did grandmother have any other...

Can I open Succession on my father that passed 21 years ago? My mother is still living. What are my rights?

If your dad had a Will, then the Will outlines his beneficiaries and Executor. If your dad did not have a Will, then by LA law, his children are...

How do I have my 22 year old son and his wife from my home?

You will have to formally evict them from the house. There are public forms and help with your local justice of the peace to get this done.