When Adults Need Legal Protection — and How Louisiana Handles It In Louisiana, the law provides two main paths for protecting someone who can’t make their own decisions: interdiction and tutorship. Both are court-supervised processes that give someone legal authority to act on another person’s behalf — but they apply to very different situations. Knowing the difference between interdiction and tutorship helps families choose the right legal path to protect their loved one’s … [Read more...]
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Continuing Tutorship in Louisiana: What Parents Should Know
When “Turning 18” Isn’t the Same for Every Child In Louisiana, when a child turns 18, they become a legal adult — but for parents of children with intellectual disabilities, that milestone can bring new worries. If your child isn’t capable of making financial, medical, or educational decisions independently, a Continuing Tutorship may be the right legal solution. A Continuing Tutorship in Louisiana allows parents (or other guardians) to continue making important decisions for their child … [Read more...]
What Every Louisiana Family Should Know About Usufruct and Inheritance
Quick take: Louisiana’s inheritance laws include a unique concept called usufruct—a right that lets a surviving spouse use certain property without owning it outright. Here’s how usufruct affects your estate plan, why it matters for blended families, and simple steps to protect your spouse and children. What “Usufruct” Really Means In plain English, usufruct gives someone the right to use and enjoy property that belongs to someone else—often for life or until remarriage. The person who … [Read more...]
How Specific Devises Impact Inheritance
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, families are about to sit down together — and sometimes, those conversations about “who gets what” come up at the table.Before you make (or remake) your plan, read this insightful piece from the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys on how specific gifts can create unexpected consequences for your heirs: Continue reading to learn more. … [Read more...]
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Louisiana?
Many people think everything will somehow fall into place if they die without a will in Louisiana. You might assume your spouse or children will sort things out or that the law will respect what you would have wanted. The reality is much more complicated. Louisiana has unique inheritance laws that can produce results you never expected. Taking time to understand these rules now helps you protect your loved ones from confusion and conflict later. How Intestate Succession Works in … [Read more...]
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