Linda S Melancon

Linda S Melancon

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law

3956 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA

About Linda

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Elder Law 30%

20 years

30%
Probate 30%

29 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 28 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Legacy Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC

3956 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA, 70806

Legacy Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC

1135 Lakeshore Drive, 6th Floor, Lake Charles, LA, 70601

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Linda S Melancon's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Judy | January 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Linda S Melancon Review: Highly recommended!

Before I met Linda Melancon, I already had a will and trust in place from other attorneys. Yet I didn't feel that I had exactly what I wanted in a trust for my daughter. My life circumstances had changed, and for other reasons I felt a need to start over. When I met Linda, we discussed my assets ...and my daughter's possible needs in the future, and I felt that Linda knew exactly how to proceed. Now that the documents are in place, I feel at peace with the results and can go on with the rest of my life knowing that my daughter's financial future is taken care of and that she will have the continued guidance of Linda and her team. Linda and her staff are highly professional, competent, warm and caring. I recommend them highly.

Posted by Ashley | October 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Stress free Estate Planning

My husband and I decided to get our estate planning done after the passing of my dad in 2022. We have two small kids so we wanted to make sure they would be provided and have as little “unknowns” as possible. Linda and her team were great. They helped us understand LA succession laws and laid out sce...narios for what would happen if either me or my husband (or both of us) passes away. They helped us understand Living Trusts and helped us set one up for our children. They took care of EVERYTHING. It was such a relief knowing everything is taken care of. As an added bonus while dealing with my dads estate (in a different state) I was able to ask Linda and Jennifer questions about succession in another state and they were eager to help me understand and provide guidance. We also contacted them about 2 years later for additional information/paperwork needed for how the trust was set up. I personally felt like they dropped what they were doing to help me and provide me with what I needed. Absolutely the best customer service! At the time, I also felt the price was very reasonable. There are different prices depending on your needs and I never felt pressure to get more than what we needed.

Posted by Dollyanne | May 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Exceptional Estate Planning

I can’t boast enough about our estate planning experience with Linda Melancon and her helpful staff. I am most thankful for the respect and patience the entire staff offered my mother throughout this process. From the first meeting to the last, Linda understood my mother’s needs and truly listened t...o her desires. Linda tailored a multi-layered plan to achieve mom’s personal goals. Their team took time to explain each aspect of the plan, encouraged us to ask questions, ensured our understanding, and offered guidance as we begin to implement the next steps. I recommend this agency with all confidence.

Posted by Marian | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate

She is wonderful! So very helpful.

My husband’s succession was difficult, but Linda handled it so well. And she has just finished my “final” paperwork. I couldn’t be more pleased.

Posted by Christine | March 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Legacy Estate and Elder Law

The law group of Legacy and Elder Law handled our will with professionalism and compassion. Their expert advise helped us plan and work through the estate and legal laws pertaining to our state. I would highly recommend them to handle your final wishes.

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Linda S Melancon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeramie Fortenberry

Elder law lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Linda for several years and endorse her without reservation. Her combination of client focus and legal acumen makes her my go-to referral for any matter involving Louisiana elder law, estate planning, or successions. I highly recommend Linda to both prospective clients and other attorneys that need to refer work to her."

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Joseph Gilsoul

Elder law lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Linda is one of the most competent elder law attorneys in the state. In addition, she is outstanding in related areas, such as general estate planning, successions, and so forth. I highly recommend her."

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Julia Nickerson

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Linda Melancon is a caring and highly competent attorney. Our firm has been pleased to work with her and her team on numerous estate planning and probate matters. It is with respect that I endorse Linda."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Rosemary Volunteer Award, Alzheimer's Services of the Greater Baton Rouge Area

2012

Rotarian of the Year, Rotary Club of East Ascension

2009

Community Service Award, Rotary Club of East Ascension

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Legacy Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC

1996 - 2002

Attorney, Percy, Pujol & Wall

Associations

2015 - Present

Networking for Seniors

Member

2015 - Present

the Arc of East Ascension

Board Member

2014 - Present

Serving Our Seniors

Member

2012 - Present

Ascension Council on Aging

Board Member

2011 - Present

Baton Rouge Aging Network

Member

Order of the Coif

Member

Louisiana State Bar Association, Trusts, Estate, Probate and Immovable Law Section

Member

Education

1997

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Mercer University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Legal Issues Affecting Seniors and Those Who Love Them

Estate Planning

Publications

2015

Ascension Magazine Before You Shop Till You Drop

2015

Ascension Magazine Taking Care to Care

2015

Ascension Magazine Can I Write My Own Will?

2015

Ascension Magazine The Sandwich Generation

Languages

English

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