Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Most people rather not think about their death, and many people don’t, until it’s too late. Perhaps the only thing more difficult than imagining leaving behind your family is the thought of them fighting over the things that you left behind rather than cherishing your memory. Consider some of the questions below when scheduling a consultation:

•         What happens if I don’t have a will?
•         What is a usufruct?
•         Can I make my own will?
•         What if I don’t own much property?
•         How do I protect my property?
•         Do I need a power of attorney?
•         Do I need a living will?

Wills

Do you need a will?  Yes! People don’t want to think about death, but it is a reality of life. Our office has seen many loved ones who have been harmed because someone did not have a will, or had an invalid will.  A will allows you to determine who gets your assets.  If you do not have a will, a court gets to decide who gets your property, without any say from your family.  A will is especially important if you have young children who will need to be cared for if you die.  In this Internet age, people will often try to complete a will online or through a legal website.  You should never trust a website with your family’s security.  If your will is from an internet source, you should always have a Louisiana attorney review it.

Wrongful Death

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is already difficult enough, but knowing that the loss was caused by someone else’s negligence only adds to the grief. The uncertainty of whether or not those responsible for someone else’s death will ever face true justice can be unbearable. If such a tragic event has affected you or a loved one, you can trust that I will compassionately guide you during this most difficult time to hold those responsible accountable to you.