I am wondering if adverse possession laws would be in my favor in this case?

You need to see a lawyer ASAP. First, the lawyer needs to review and make sure that your half interest is good. If your father transferred his...

What can I do about my old house that needs to be demolished but i still owe a mortgage and owe to much to do a construction lo?

Do you actually own the mortgage and was the house actually put in your name from the grandparents' succession? First thing I would do is confirm...

In a Will a 401k was Willed to be split between several family members. Before he died he rolled the 401k to and IRA.

Items like annuities, IRAs, and life insurance are considered "non-probate" items unless the owner directs those items to be paid to the estate. ...

Can my property be forced into a sheriff sale without my awareness ?

While I practice real estate law, I do not handle tax sales and foreclosures. They are a different animal, but hopefully, there is another LA...

Seek a notary or attorney well versed on the LA private works Act. Based upon the initial facts presented, it sounds like you gave the requisite...

How do I retransfer to the deed to my mom house to my name?

You need to present the will for probate with assistance of local counsel. If it was a Louisiana notarial will, it is self-proving and the...

Can I get squatters rights from family owned land?

A Last Will/Testament would control transfer of your grandfather's estate. Without a will, his estate (assuming separate property only), passes to...

Hi, How do I file an open succession on property (land).

If grandfather left you a usufruct interest, then I assume he had a will. Counsel would need to confirm who has the naked ownership interest and...

Should the Act include specific language?

Yes, it must have a legal description to be filed in conveyances/mortgages to put 3rd parties on notice of record owners.

WWhat can I do to get my share of my family home?

Actually, under La law, if your father passed away without a will, his share, by intestacy law, goes to his children. Get with local probate...