We spend our adult years hopefully living in the present, but many are always planning for the future as well. We are all often focused on just making it through the week, but maybe we’d have more peace of mind if we knew our affairs were taken care of in case the...
Once a family member passes on, there is the question of what happens to their estate. In the court of law, estate refers to the property, rights, and obligations after their death. Succession is transferring estate ownership to a living person, and there are two...
When a loved one dies, the memories they leave behind in the minds and hearts of their family and friends are forever. Having a will and/or an estate in place is a great way to ensure that one’s property and belongings are not subject to legal battles amongst...
When two people choose to get married, they make a commitment to each other to love, serve, and protect each other until death do them part. In Louisiana, an even greater commitment is allowed wherein a couple can choose to enter what is called a “covenant...
When kids are involved in a divorce, the state of Louisiana takes the needs of the children into account with utmost care and dedication. In these cases, the child should not be the party that is being separated from the parents. The state will require parents to...
When someone dies, family members are left to grieve and mourn for the loss of their loved one. That grief can be compounded if that loved one did not leave a will in place. When a person dies without having a will in place, his or her estate is distributed by what is...
When walking down the aisle on that big wedding day, the thought of things not working out is not likely to cross your mind. Unfortunately, marriage can be an extremely complex and difficult walk and things do not always go as planned. Regardless of the reason, there...
There are many reasons a marriage may not work out; when both parties have decided to end their marriage, it is important to take the appropriate legal steps to formally terminate the relationship. There are two ways to legally end a marriage: annulment and divorce....
When couples get married, they take vows and make promises to be there for each other through sickness and in health, and for richer or for poorer. As a married couple, they become one unit in the eyes of the court. Because of this, their individual property, money,...
“Even a breach of contract has a legal remedy. But a breach of trust…has no remedy.” -Rhea What is a Trust? “Trust” is a word that holds a lot of meaning: trust in family, trust in friends, even trust in self. To trust another person is to be able to rely on them in...
