In Louisiana, what is the time limit for adverse posession? My brother has been living in a family home for 8 years now.....

Acquisitive prescription of ten years pertains only if the possessor occupies the property in good faith and with just title. In this case, your...

Can I file for a quit title or open succession for land I've been living on for over 30 years?

In Louisiana, if you are not possessing in good faith and do not have just title, as is your case, ownership in immovables may be acquired by the...

Estate question. I am a single male, no children, with a booming business. I never did take the time to think about -

Congratulations on your decision to begin work on your business transition plan. As Ms. Elliott has indicated, inventory of your assets is just...

Am I required to force my kids to talk to their father?

Mr. Mitchell's suggestion of engaging a counselor is probably more important than the legal requirements of the situation. A counselor familiar...

Inherited jewelry from spouse's side of the family

First, the property is not "inherited," but instead is a gift. Legally, it is likely that the jewelry is your separate property, since it was...

Most attorneys will remember a time when "dating" meant things such as going out to eat, going to a movie, or (my favorite) playing Putt-Put Golf. ...

More information in the question could help you get more specific answers. It's not clear whose will is involved. I'm going to make my best guess...

Can I just go to the court house and put my name on my deceased parents deeds?

You need to file a petition to open your parents' successions and get judgments of possession. If your parents died intestate (without wills),...

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My husband purchased a home before we married and later added me I have four kids things are going south I am trying to understa

Apparently, you are trying to determine what interest you might have in the house if you should divorce. You need to see what the actual status of...

Can anything be done if i was fired for just a day of absent with a reasonable excuse

Mr. Miller is correct. The term "at will" means that your employment is subject to the will of the employer.