Planning for the future can bring a peace of mind, even if it feels hard to think about. This page explains how to make a will, what an estate plan includes, and how to make sure your wishes are followed after you're gone.
This plain-language guide explains key legal terms and processes related to successions in Louisiana, including wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, trusts, guardianships, and more, with clickable definitions and links to detailed information.
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Inheritance & Estate Transfer Taxes In Successions
This resource explains how estate and inheritance taxes are calculated and paid, and what deductions or benefits might reduce the amount owed.
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Debts & Successions
This resource explains how creditors can seek payment from a deceased person's estate and possibly from beneficiaries' inheritances or the estate administrator.
