Estate planning can be complex, but this is particularly true if you don't have heirs or a surviving spouse. In that case, you will need to be very specific in your estate plan when describing whom you'd like to have receive your assets. You'll also have to be...
Month: January 2020
Opening up communication about estate planning in Louisiana
Nobody likes to talk about end of life issues. But for estate planning to be truly successful, Louisiana residents need to have heart-to-heart conversations about their plans with their loved ones. And it's not only about who will be getting what; it's also about...
The many faces of domestic violence in Louisiana
Violence has far-reaching hands when it comes to many aspects of relationships it affects. Domestic violence can also have a profound impact on the finances of Louisiana residents on the receiving end of that violence. The term violence within a domestic...
Concerning elder law issues in Louisiana and beyond
There are many nursing homes and assisted living centers in Louisiana, as well as in most other states across the country. While an adult child of an elderly patient would no doubt hope he or she would never have need of an elder law attorney, it pays to know where to...
Special needs trusts can secure the future of a child
When Louisiana parents have a child with special needs, they may be able to provide that child with the services and medical care necessary only with the assistance of certain government programs. However, to qualify for these programs the child can only own assets...