My mother passed away five years ago and my father has not yet settled her estate. Is there a timeframe do this?

Not necessarily. However, any heir/beneficiary can open the estate. You may be a beneficiary to the estate by default, intestacy law or by a...

What to do if i am my mom sole survivor?

Succession must be done. Without a Will, you may be able to do an Affidavit of Small Succession, if the gross value of all assets are under $125k....

There are several questions to address here. First, as to your husband's parents, any Will controls how their estate passes. If the parents had...

If no one is legally appointed POA, does it default to closest living relative? Louisiana

A Power of Attorney is only effective during the Principal's life time. At death, the Power of Attorney document is no longer effective. A Last...

Can a home willed to my brother from our mother, be donated or sold to me, the sister?

Yes, but only after probating the Will - opening a Succession. Currently, the home will still show in your mother's name, but she can no longer...

Can I avoid state tax on a rental home in Louisiana by using an LLC in Florida (my permanent residence)?

No. Even non-residents, including companies and trusts, have to pay Louisiana income tax on "net income" derived from a Louisiana source.

How do I remove an individual from a car title if that person has passed away, had no will, and the co-owner is still alive?

His intestate heirs become owner of his half, or his share of ownership, in the car. You can do an Affidavit of Heirship with OMV, but the heirs...

Dad left me land. I became disabled 8 mos. ago. Took out loan to help Feb.. Wife leaving. She consigned. Did I lose inheritance.

Unless the property was Willed to both of you,or you donated an interest in the land to your former spouse, then your inheritance remains your...

Will a title company sell a policy for a prior Sheriff Tax Sale property?

If you proceeded, and concluded, a quiet title suit, after the 3 year redemption period passed, I do not see why a title company would not write a...

Co owners of community property one dies in Louisiana does survivor have to open a succession to get full ownership.

Yes, in some form. Whether the Mom had a valid Will, the existence of any other heirs, and the value of Mom's estate will dictate the process for...