Life can be unpredictable, and it helps to plan. In Louisiana, a power of attorney, legally known as a mandate, lets you choose a trusted person to handle important matters if you cannot. This person, called your mandatary or attorney-in-fact, can make financial,...
Louisiana’s estate system operates under civil law, which differs from the common law used in most states. Under this system, property ownership can divide between use and title after a person’s death. If your estate plan depends only on a will, you may overlook this...
When people die, the property that they own becomes their estate. Many people plan in advance to ensure that their assets transfer to specific beneficiaries after their passing. Others rely on intestate succession laws that prioritize the protection of spouses,...
Time goes by quickly when you turn into an adult. Aside from your job, you also must balance your time between your chores, your personal activities and rest. Every day is a constant cycle of making plans and trying your best to stick to it, but what about your...
Many new business owners and executives elect to rent space for business operations instead of purchasing commercial property. Commercial leases minimize upfront investment and enhance the flexibility of the arrangements for the company. People may approach the...
Current rental rates are high enough to make rental housing prohibitively expensive for many new adults. As a result, many young professionals, college students and recent high school graduates continue living at home with their families for years. It is natural for...
Business contracts help protect organizations by clarifying their obligations and better ensuring their access to services or supplies. Contracts can provide access to retail space or can set the terms for a construction project. They can lock in supplier prices and...
The most effective estate plans contain a number of different documents. People draft wills, fund trusts and put together living documents. Powers of attorney can be important inclusions in comprehensive estate plans. They protect adults in scenarios where they become...
In many estate plans, the testamentary instrument is the most important document. For many people, the document they rely on to structure their legacy is a will. Wills allow people to choose beneficiaries, name specific people to serve as their personal...
Contracts are essentially the lifeblood of a business. They ensure that a company has the workers and facilities it needs to operate. Contracts lock in vendor delivery dates and supplier prices. They may help make outsourced services like payroll reliable. Companies...
