Louisiana property Succession requirements & cost

Several factors would still need to be addressed with counsel such as was your mother a TX or LA resident? Also, was succession for her father...

Am I entitled to any part of my fathers estate?

Absent a forced heirship situation (a child under 24 years of age, or a child of any age with a disability that prevents the child from caring for...

Can you force succession after parent death(5&3 years ago) if there are 6 siblings.

Any interested person - heir or creditor can open a succession. If there is a Will, typically the person named Executor opens, but if no Will, you...

If one child dies and listed in will Does her children get her share?

Most likely, Yes. I will assume that the Will contained no provision for a pre-deceased legatee/beneficiary. Typically, when a legatee...

My father inherited land after he and my mother were married and built a house on the property, does my mom own any part ?

Under Louisiana law, property inherited by, or donated to one spouse - despite being married - is that spouse's separate property. Thus, the...

If each passed away without a Will and the value of each Decedent's gross estate is under $125k, you must still do a succession, but it can be in...

How can my name be added to deed if I'm power of attorney?

You cannot simply add your name to title. Customarily, there are only 3 ways to obtain title/interest into land/real estate: 1) a Deed...

Is this fair if my lease does not say i have to give a 60 day notice?

The lease forms the law between landlord/tenant. So, check your lease on the 60-day provision, but absent your giving that notice, there are...

My husband died and I was left everything but I have true copies not originals wills. My neighbor said I need originals. How?

The attorney that drafted the Will may have an original. Look to the notary/signature line and call there first. An original is always best, but...

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What is my stepmother entitled to?

In addition to Mr. Raymond's response, the circumstances do not clarify if the property was actually community, or your father's separate property....