When my mother passed ,she left her land to her kids.she asked if we would give it to our kids?we agreed to do that.things are

The first thing to consider is whether a succession has been opened for your mother's estate and a judgment of possession handed down. This needs...

Let's first get the terminology correct. Louisiana does not use "deeds," although you'll see the term used because it's part of the law of the...

How do I get reimbursed for goods provided to an animal that I fostered for a rescue that promised to reimburse me for expenses.

Often local television stations have reporters who investigate things such as this. They may be a better place to start than entering the legal...

Trust can be used to avoid probate, but do the stipulations in the trust have to be followed?

The short answer is that the terms of the trust must be followed. And it is the trustee, not the executor, who is responsible for carrying out the...

Can my landlord sell the house we are renting while we are still in the house even though the lease isn't up until May 2017?

The first thing to do is to read your lease carefully to see what rights it grants to your landlords. Does it grant a right of inspection? Even if...

I have personal experience on this one. I got a ticket for speeding in a school zone in New Orleans on Jan. 2, when school was not in session. I...

How can I remove my name from two homes that were left to me along with two of my siblings?

It is not clear from your statement whether a succession has been opened on your parents' estate and you and your siblings have been declared...

Can I sell my equity in a house that I own 50% of?

Louisiana law does allow an owner of an undivided interest in immovable property to sell that interest. However, the question is, to whom would you...

Can I initiate the sale of a jointly owned house?

A co-owner of property may file suit to partition the property. Since the house cannot be split up, this would mean that the property would be sold...

My husband passed away in Avoyelles Parish, does the succession have to be filed in the same parish?

Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 2811 provides, in pertinent part: "A proceeding to open a succession shall be brought in the district...