My mom passed away without a will, do I have any legal rights to my moms property she bought with my stepdad?

Generally, when one passes without a will under Louisiana law, their children (first degree heirs) are first in line to inherit their parent's...

What does good faith mean in inquisitive prescription. I am 1/3 owner. What are my rights?

Under Louisiana law, no person can be forced to own property with others. If you also inherited ownership rights in the property (1/3) and others...

Does power of attourney really expire after death? if so can they tell who is part owner by will they cant go on the land?

A Power of Attorney is used only while the Principal (the person granting the agent the powers) is living. It is terminated at the principal's...

When a will provides if a family member contests the will or the Executrix, they are written out. Define "contest"

I agree with Mr. Zichi's position. However, a testator can build in a "no contest" clause in Louisiana wills that are very broad and are...

My husbands' mother died in 2000.His brother was in charge of estate. My husband just heard about the inheritance .

Most often, for an heir to access bank accounts or any other assets of the deceased person, a judgment of possession or letters testamentary of a...

How does an heir contest a La Small Succession?

For a small succession, the heir avers under oath as to the existence, or lack, of heirs -- and only certain heirs can file the affidavit. ...

Last Will and Testament of deceased Aunt and Uncle

If you have a copy of the will, and were left a one-half interest, then, your cousins cannot force you to pay. Rather, if the cousin wants to...

Do I have to pay interest on an owner financed mortgage if purchasing the home from my parents?

Sure. There are many ways to transfer ownership - ultimately up to the contracting parties, but the ultimate decision will require attorney...

I was injured at work and need another injection and they have denied it, can i use my medical insurance and make them pay it b

It depends. When your medical provider requested authorization, it needed to provide supporting rationale and documentation for the extra...

If the house is located in Louisiana, then you most likely need to open an ancillary succession in Louisiana. The succession is the avenue that...