When a loved one passes away, the legal process of distributing their assets can be complicated and emotionally challenging. At the Law Office of Julie DesOrmeaux Rosenzweig, we offer expert guidance in probate and succession matters to ensure that your loved one’s estate is administered smoothly and according to their wishes.
Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, and it can involve complexities such as determining heirs, distributing assets, and resolving debts. Whether you’re named as an executor or dealing with a family dispute, we can help navigate these challenges.
Probate Administration
Assistance with the probate process, including filing documents with the court, managing the deceased’s estate, and distributing assets.
Estate Distribution
Help ensuring that assets are distributed according to the decedent’s will or Louisiana law if no will exists.
Will and Trust Administration
Guidance on executing the terms of a will or trust, and managing assets as per the decedent’s wishes.
Succession Planning
Helping you plan how your estate will be handled in the event of your death to avoid conflict and confusion for your loved ones.
Probate is the legal process that transfers your assets to your heirs. Proper succession planning ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and helps avoid unnecessary delays in the probate process.
Without clear instructions in place, the probate process can cause conflict among family members. Proper planning, such as creating a will or trust, ensures that everyone understands your wishes and minimizes the risk of disputes.
Without a proper succession plan, the state could step in to determine who receives your assets. Probate ensures that your estate is administered according to your wishes, and your family is spared from a complicated legal process.
Probate is the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s assets according to their will or Louisiana law. It ensures that the deceased’s estate is settled properly and that all debts and taxes are paid before assets are distributed to heirs.
The length of the probate process can vary depending on the complexity of the estate, but it typically takes several months to a year. However, with proper planning, such as a revocable trust, probate can often be avoided or expedited.
If someone dies without a will in Louisiana, their estate is considered “intestate,” and the state will determine how assets are distributed based on Louisiana’s laws of intestate succession. This process can be complicated and may not reflect the decedent’s wishes.
Yes, probate can often be avoided with careful estate planning, such as setting up a trust, joint ownership of assets, or using beneficiary designations. These tools allow assets to pass outside of the probate process.
An executor is responsible for managing the deceased’s estate through probate. This includes paying debts, distributing assets, and ensuring the proper legal process is followed. The executor is typically named in the deceased’s will.
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