The answer to this question depends on several factors, such as whether or not your brother was listed as a joint-owner of the account or as a...

Can there be both types of trusts, intervivios trusts and testamentary trusts? I had a intervivos trust, it was revoked, but th

Hi Susan, Yes; there can be two different kinds of trusts. However, the answer to your question will depend on several factors, such as whether...

My father died in Louisiana. Who is the next of kin. He was not married.

You and your siblings are the next of kin for all purposes, including the right to consent to cremation. The three of you are also his sole heirs...

How can I make my nephews sign succession papers for when their mother died that I have paid for and got done. Said they would.

I agree with Ms. Coleman; contact your attorney about being appointed as the Administrator (or Executor, if there was a will) of the estate so that...

What are my rights as far as...me & my sister have an joint account along with; she has a separate account by herself.

You will be able to access the funds held in your joint account. However, a succession would typically be needed in order for you to access the...

Assuming this will was not in the handwriting of the person whose will it was, Louisiana law requires that this document be signed in the presence...

I was cut out of a relatives will a short time before death (9 years ago) I was serving in the military overseas. Can I contest?

Louisiana law does allow for a will to be contested on the grounds that the person who drafted it was unduly influenced or otherwise lacked the...

If my father has not appointed one sibling the poa what can be done about her blocking his information at the hospital

Is your father aware of what is going on and is he well enough to be able to express his wishes? If so, I recommend contacting an estate planning...