Houma, Louisiana Estate Planning, Successions and Wills Attorneys
Estate Planning, Wills and Successions in Houma - Thibodaux, Louisiana:
The Shoultz Law Firm offers special reasonable rates on all estate planning. wills and successions filed at:
The Terrebonne Parish Courthouse
The 32nd Judicial District Court
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
7856 W. Main St #100, Houma, LA 70360
and
The Lafourche Parish Courthouse
17th Judicial District Court
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
201 Green St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Estate Planning Documents Everyone Should Consider:
Call us at (985) 664-4269 for a free phone consultation. We can provide you the peace of mind of knowing you have these documents prepared.
Questions about Wills and Succession in Houma, Louisiana:
Q. What Is A Succession?
A. Succession is the legal process of settling and distributing the property of a deceased to the deceased's heirs once all debts are paid. It is called probate in other U.S. states.
There are many Louisiana Laws relating to succession; start here to learn more about Louisiana succession.
Q. What Happens to Property of a Person Who Dies without a Will in Louisiana?
A. The determination of whether the property is separate or community under Louisiana is determined. Once that is determined, the relationship between the deceased and the survivors dictates who inherits the property.
Q. What Is a Usufruct in Louisiana law?
A. In Louisiana inheritance law, a usufruct is the right to use property and receive the income from property without altering it. The person who inherits or otherwise obtains this right is called a usufructuary.
At the same time, another person may own the property, and mortgage or sell the property without affecting the usufructuary’s right to use and rent the property. The owner that is subject to the usufructuary’s use of the property is called a “naked owner.”
Learn more about Usufructs at Wikipedia.
Q. Do I Need to Have a Will in Louisiana?
A. A will can change the people who inherit your estate, name a tutor or guardian for your children, name an executor of your estate, establish trusts, and be part of a tax and estate plan, among other effects. Please contact the Shoultz Law Firm’s experienced and knowledgeable attorneys to determine whether or not you should have a will drafted for you.
Laws in Louisiana regarding succession and wills are complex and changing. Consult with the Shoultz Law Firm Trial Attorneys regarding your succession and rights.
The Shoultz Law Firm offers special reasonable rates on all estate planning. wills and successions filed at:
The Terrebonne Parish Courthouse
The 32nd Judicial District Court
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
7856 W. Main St #100, Houma, LA 70360
and
The Lafourche Parish Courthouse
17th Judicial District Court
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
201 Green St, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Estate Planning Documents Everyone Should Consider:
- Will - a document that determines who will inherit your estate, and can name a tutor or guardian for your children, name an executor of your estate, establish trusts, and constitute part of a tax and estate plan, among other effects.
- Living Will - a legal document declaring your decision to be given or withheld life-sustaining medical treatment when doctors determine you are incapacitated and unable to make decisions. Two witnesses are required (cannot be relatives, or anyone who will inherit from estate). Learn More about Living Wills at This Wikipedia Link.
- Medical Power of Attorney - is a legal instrument by which a patient appoints an agent to legally make healthcare decisions on behalf of the patient.
- Financial Power of Attorney - is a legal instrument by which a patient appoints an agent to legally make financial decisions on behalf of the patient.
Call us at (985) 664-4269 for a free phone consultation. We can provide you the peace of mind of knowing you have these documents prepared.
Questions about Wills and Succession in Houma, Louisiana:
Q. What Is A Succession?
A. Succession is the legal process of settling and distributing the property of a deceased to the deceased's heirs once all debts are paid. It is called probate in other U.S. states.
There are many Louisiana Laws relating to succession; start here to learn more about Louisiana succession.
Q. What Happens to Property of a Person Who Dies without a Will in Louisiana?
A. The determination of whether the property is separate or community under Louisiana is determined. Once that is determined, the relationship between the deceased and the survivors dictates who inherits the property.
Q. What Is a Usufruct in Louisiana law?
A. In Louisiana inheritance law, a usufruct is the right to use property and receive the income from property without altering it. The person who inherits or otherwise obtains this right is called a usufructuary.
At the same time, another person may own the property, and mortgage or sell the property without affecting the usufructuary’s right to use and rent the property. The owner that is subject to the usufructuary’s use of the property is called a “naked owner.”
Learn more about Usufructs at Wikipedia.
Q. Do I Need to Have a Will in Louisiana?
A. A will can change the people who inherit your estate, name a tutor or guardian for your children, name an executor of your estate, establish trusts, and be part of a tax and estate plan, among other effects. Please contact the Shoultz Law Firm’s experienced and knowledgeable attorneys to determine whether or not you should have a will drafted for you.
Laws in Louisiana regarding succession and wills are complex and changing. Consult with the Shoultz Law Firm Trial Attorneys regarding your succession and rights.