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 resource explains Louisiana’s Small Succession Affidavit process, which allows heirs to transfer property without going to court when someone dies without a will and the estate is worth $125,000 or less.
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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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Navigating A Louisiana General Property Succession
This resource explains how assets are handled after someone’s death in a general property succession, which applies when the estate is worth $125,000 or more.