To determine how your estate is distributed if you die without a will in Louisiana you must determine two things. First, you must know if the property is community property or separate property. Next, you …

Dec 4, 2025 · This article aims to shed light on the probate process in Louisiana, guiding readers through the key steps involved in handling a loved one’s estate after death.

Dec 1, 2025 · To start, Louisiana law does not technically use the term ‘probate’, at least not officially. Instead, probate is simply referred to as “succession,” and it is the legal process by which a person’s …

PROBATE AND REGISTRY OF TESTAMENTS. SECTION 1. PROCEDURE PRELIMINARY TO PROBATE. Art. 2851. Petition for probate. If the deceased is believed to have died testate, any …

If an Unadministered Succession includes real estate in New Orleans, Louisiana (or elsewhere in Orleans Parish), the Louisiana succession attorney must file a copy of the Judgment of Possession …

Dec 30, 2025 · Probate is the process completed when a decedent leaves assets to distribute, such as bank accounts, real estate, and financial investments. Probate is the general administration of a …

Oct 9, 2024 · Our experienced succession lawyers are well versed at handling all types of successions and probate matters in Louisiana and can help guide you through the probate process from …

In Louisiana, probate is known as “succession.” It is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate, ensuring that debts are paid and assets are distributed according to the will or Louisiana’s …

Sources of Louisiana Probate or Succession Laws Louisiana probate or succession laws include: Substantive Probate Law La. Civil Code art. 870-1429 Probate Procedures La. Code Civ. Proc. art. …

Jul 24, 2025 · Probate law outlines the requirement for handling a person’s estate. It involves paying off a deceased person’s debts and properly transferring their property to their heirs and loved ones. …