Louisiana, because of its civil law history, is the only state in the nation with the concept of legitime, but it has been modified to provide for...

Have questions on succession?

Your best source is to ask the attorney why he or she thinks a succession needs to be filed, and ask for the statutory Section or code Article upon...

What are the adverse property laws in Louisiana?

As I read your question, you're not interested in attempting to gain ownership of the property by "squatting" there, but are simply looking to live...

Agg Burg states a person has to be present. In the "scope"of the crime in case of dwellings it states only inhabitation is neede

Louisiana Revised Statutes R. S. 14:60 defines aggravated burglary: Aggravated burglary is the unauthorized entering of any inhabited dwelling,...

How to claim undivided property ?

As I understand it, your concern, justifiably, is that your mother has now given away 5.55 acres of a 5.33 acre tract, including your 1 "undivided...

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What exactly are my rights as a renter? Is it ok to terminate my lease and get the security deposit back?

From your question, it appears that your landlord's promise was an oral one. If that is so, you will have difficulty proving it, especially if...

Louisiana Civil Code Article 3475 provides: "The requisites for the acquisitive prescription of ten years are: possession of ten years, good faith,...

I need to know basically if there is law that your parents cannot disinherit you in the state of louisiana

Mr. Munson is correct. If you are not a forced heir, there is no need for the testator to execute an axct of disinherison.

If my father passes away, what am I entitled to? What is his "wife" entitled to?

If your father has a valid testament (will), his property will be distributed according to the terms of the testament, unless he leaves a "forced...

What if you inherit a run down piece of property you don't want

Louisiana Civil Code Article 947 provides: "A successor is not obligated to accept rights to succeed. He may accept some of those rights and...