Planning for the future can bring a peace of mind, even if it feels hard to think about. This page explains how to make a will, what an estate plan includes, and how to make sure your wishes are followed after you're gone.
This video gives a general overview of wills in Louisiana, including what a will is, why you might need one, and how Louisiana’s laws affect how property is passed on after death.
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Calculating Estate Value & How To Create A Descriptive List
This resource explains how to calculate an estate's value and list its assets to help prepare documents for a succession filing.
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Debts & Successions
This resource explains how creditors can seek payment from a deceased person's estate and possibly from beneficiaries' inheritances or the estate administrator.