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 Leahman | October 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

A simple, easy, fast process for handling estate planning

I needed to update my will as well as have a succession done after the passing of my wife. Legacy Law made it very easy to get this done. I have a lot going on and it only took a couple trips that were short and they got the information needed and handled everything. It was really a lot simplier than... I had anticipated

Posted by Brenda | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

5-star rating

The Legacy Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC has been an invaluable resource in setting up my revocable living trust. Even though mine was not an overly complicated case, Attorney Linda Melancon understood the details thoroughly and prepared documents which were tailored to my specific needs. Li...nda took the time to explain all documents and was very patient with my many questions and handful of changes. I highly recommend the Legacy Estate Law & Elder Law firm to anyone needing estate planning.

Posted by Marlyn | July 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

A Difficult Task Made Easy and Successful

Writing a will and giving someone financial and medical power of attorney are not pleasant things to think about and so I put that task off until an incident involving a friend convinced me of the need to ensure that legal protections were in place that would allow me to live my final years in keepin...g with my wishes. I contacted Legacy Estate and Elder Law. I had seen a presentation by Linda Melancon at a conference, several years previously. I was impressed with what she had to say and had become further impressed when a friend who used the firm spoke highly in recommendation of them. I made an appointment and have not been disappointed. I had only vague ideas about distribution of my estate, but no clue how to put that in words. The same was true with the legal protections I wanted put in place. Through personal “get-to-know-you” interview and patient guidance in working meetings we were able to formalize my thoughts. I now have a will and other documents that make me feel happy and secure. I highly recommend this firm: Linda, Betty, Hailey, Lauren and Jennifer now greet and treat me as a friend and I feel the same about them. For future needs I will reach out to them with confidence in their professionalism and their concern for me as an individual. I am also confident that you will feel the same.

Posted by Jean | June 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

I have known Linda for more than fifteen years and hired her as our HOA attorney. I have also used her current law firm to update my Will. Her staff is a reflection of her attention to detail and expertise in estate planning and probate elderly law. You will not be disappointed if you hire this fi...rm to do your estate plan.

Posted by Carol | February 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Exceptional

I can’t ever say enough good things about our experience with Linda Melancon and her helpful staff. Not only did she help us with our personal estate planning, but Linda was also a life saver for both of our parents as their health deteriorated and we were faced with long term care. Linda worked wi...th us through all of the legal aspects and showed us how to achieve all of our objectives. Linda took time to explain each aspect of the plan, answered our questions, and offered guidance as we followed her plan. We have worked with Linda for over 20 years. We have recommended Linda & her staff to many of our family and friends. We would never go to another attorney for help with our legal affairs.

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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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