Successions & Estates
Ensure a smooth and cost-effective transition of your assets to the next generation.
Swiftly Pass Assets to Family with Simple Successions
In most cases, assets of a deceased individual can be passed to their family through a very simple succession process. In Louisiana, Successions by Independent Administration and Successions without Administration can pass assets to your family quickly, without a protracted estate process. Our experienced team will guide you through the process, giving you peace of mind for the future.
Complex Successions: Safeguarding Your Assets and Family
If your loved one dies without a plan or with an unusual situation that requires more attention, you need an attorney with experience in how to handle those special situations. You may have a complex family dynamic of people who do not get along. You may have estate tax issues or a family business that needs to be managed as part of the estate. We specialize in complicated cases and understand how to navigate the most difficult situations. Our experienced team at Bondurant Law will guide you through the process with expertise and care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about succession planning and how it can benefit you.
Absolutely! We offer consultations to discuss your legal needs and provide tailored legal advice. Contact our office to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced attorneys.
We recommend bringing a copy of any existing Will for the deceased, a copy of the death certificate, names and contact details for all heirs, and a summary of any known assets, if available. At your first appointment, our team will provide specific guidance on what else to gather and what the next steps of the process will be.
In Louisiana, successions can be inexpensive and can be completed quickly in many cases. Our laws provide the opportunity for efficient estate management that will keep your legal fees lower than they would be if your loved one died in another state. Furthermore, the process can be completed in some cases in a single set of paperwork. Contact us for advice regarding your next steps in the succession process.
In most cases, life insurance and IRA accounts do not pass through a succession of a deceased individual. Rather, they pass by a separate beneficiary designation. Contact us for an appointment to discuss which assets go through a succession and which can be handled outside of a succession.
At Bondurant Law, we can help clients who have lost access to account funds by opening a succession. If you do not know what to do after the death of your loved one, schedule an appointment with our team.
If your family is arguing over your loved one's estate or you expect trouble ahead, contact our office to help you. Our firm has extensive experience in disputed successions, including handling trials on will contests, estate theft, and estate valuation disputes, and we can help you to navigate these difficult waters. Our goal is to find a peaceful resolution for families in their most difficult times, but we are also fully prepared to protect our clients' interests in litigated disputes.
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