People in Louisiana may want to avoid the errors of celebrities such as Aretha Franklin and Prince who died without estate plans. It's important to note that estate planning is not just for people who have wealth and fame. Creating an estate plan ensures that a...
Baton Rouge Legal Blog
Month: August 2018
Roundabouts save lives, reduce costs
Louisiana drivers may soon start to notice more roundabouts popping up around the state. That's because traffic safety experts say that one-way, circular intersections can save lives and reduce costs, particularly in rural areas. For example, North Carolina planners...
Planning for the hours or days following death or incapacity
Louisiana residents may put a comprehensive estate plan into place for a number of reasons. Wills ensure that assets will be distributed in a manner that testators approve of and trusts may be used to reduce tax exposure and avoid the public scrutiny of the probate...
When should you update your estate plan?
You finally finished your estate plan. It was a hefty task but you got through it. Unfortunately though, your estate plan is never quite finished. Estate plans should be updated and reviewed periodically.Your estate plan should accurately reflect your life and wishes...
How entrepreneurs can start a new company
When people in Louisiana think about starting their own businesses, it can be important to address legal concerns to ensure that the enterprise starts out on the right foot. One of the most important steps to starting a business is registering it as a legal entity. By...
Accounting for the human side of estate planning
Louisiana residents have the ability to appoint other people to act on their behalf in certain situations. For instance, an individual or entity may act as a financial or health care proxy while a person is alive. An executor is the person who is responsible for...