SUCCESSIONS

A Succession is a legal proceeding that takes place after a loved one has passed away.  When a person dies, certain legal papers have to be prepared and filed with the Court to place heirs in legal possession of a loved one's property. A Succession also ensures the decedent's outstanding taxes are paid.

There are two types of successions: Testate and Intestate.

· Testate succession: When a person dies with a Will, the Succession will be a "Testate Succession."  The decedent has decided who shall receive his/her property and the Will determines the distribution of the property.

· Intestate Succession: In this type of Succession, the decedent died without a Will and Louisiana Law controls which heirs will receive the decedent's property.

Forced Heirs: Louisiana law has peculiar aspects in its heirship laws not found in other states.  Under certain circumstances, a child may be an heir, regardless of the decedent's distribution of property in his/her Will.

If a family member has recently passed away, please call so we may assist in carrying out your loved one's wishes.

If you believe that you may want to file a succession, CLICK HERE to download the probate worksheet and get the process started today!

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