Even very responsible adults can find reasonable-sounding excuses to delay estate planning. If they take the time to create a will, they may fail to add more documents to their estate plan that broaden their protection and improve the support available for their loved...
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Year: 2022
When is it time to get legal help regarding HOA issues?
Homeowners association (HOA) neighborhoods exist all throughout Louisiana, and often their operations are straightforward and uncomplicated. Still, there are legal implications to every decision made by an HOA, and sometimes actions taken by the HOA can have legal...
Wage theft is an unfortunate reality for many Louisiana workers
Employees in Louisiana rightfully expect to receive appropriate wages for the jobs that they perform. If your employer compensates you on an hourly basis, then you should receive pay for every minute that you work and overtime pay when you have to put in an unusually...
3 reasons to include medical care directives in your will
No one can predict what will happen as they age, so it is typically wisest to plan for even the worst-case scenario. You can best protect yourself when you have addressed situations that will leave you physically, financially and legally vulnerable. Testators creating...
Don’t put off creating a will. Here’s why.
When someone dies in Louisiana, they either leave behind documents about their legacy or leave their resources and loved ones at the mercy of Louisiana succession laws. Those who make the effort to plan ahead may leave money to charity and allocate specific property...
2 ways to reduce the chance of an estate conflict when you die
You may want the legacy that you leave for your family to be a positive thing. Providing your children, spouse or grandchildren with financial assets, real estate or even personal property with sentimental value can be a powerful legacy. Those hoping to leave...
What are some common types of trusts that can help preserve estate assets?
One of the many reasons that people add trusts to their estate plans is to preserve our most valuable assets. The property in your name at the time of your death can be vulnerable to claims by creditors, Medicaid estate recovery program and tax authorities. Testators...
Three common estate planning mistakes
If you have decided to establish an estate plan, you are one step closer to providing financial stability and peace of mind to your family members and yourself. By avoiding these common estate planning errors, you can move even closer to achieving your legal and...
How business owners and management can reduce harassment claims
There is a lot of legal and financial risk that comes from running your own business, especially when you have employees. Your company is responsible not just for the goods and services it provides, but also for the behavior of its workers. In no area of employment...