In trust law, what is the difference between legal and equitable title?

Under Louisiana law, title to the trust property vests in the trustee alone, and a beneficiary has no title to or ownership interest in trust...

What are some of the most common reasons or purposes for creating trusts?

Some basic reasons to consider a Trust are: (1) a Spendthrift Trust if a beneficiary is not mature with finances; (2) a Special Needs Trusts if a...

I need to determine if my grandmother's estate has been probated in Winnsbora, La

I agree with Mr. Stutes that the first step is to call the Clerk of Court’s office to see if the succession has been filed. Ask the Clerk if a...

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In Louisiana,what is the best way for an elderly father to give his children land?

There is no set “best” way to transfer property. It really depends on the purpose of the transaction. Different methods of transfer will have...

My dad's wife was beneficary of his life inurance. But the document was not signed. She went ahead and signed his name on the

This is a very complex question. In Louisiana, life insurance is not part of the succession unless the estate is the beneficiary. Life insurance...

Our mother died, our father soon to pass away, does our brother, (poa) have to file a succession first before dividing property

This is a very complex question. What your brother can do as power of attorney is controlled by the power of attorney instrument itself. Without...

Is there any reason to open a succession if there is a will?

This is a very common question. The short answer is yes, you must open a succession to transfer ownership of the property. It’s similar to the...

My Dad just died he didnt leave a will , I have been living on his land for going on 12 years ,he said the 2 acres that I am on

The Louisiana intestate succession rules determine the transfer of your Dad’s estate to his successors (heirs) since he did not have a Will; in...

Can a widowed person remarry before the succession is completed?

Death terminates a marriage just like a divorce. The purpose of a succession is to transfer property of a deceased person to his or her successors....

Succession in louisiana

The purpose of a succession is to transfer property of a deceased person to his or her successors. If your mother left no will, the intestate laws...