Louisiana Estate Planning Articles
Understanding Your Role as Executor of a Will.
When being named the executor of someone’s estate, it can feel overwhelming. It’s important that you know what’s required before the time comes for you to take action.
Let's talk about what the executor's role is in Louisiana Estate Planning.
You've Been Named Executor of a Will. Now What?
When being named the executor of someone’s estate, it can feel overwhelming. It’s important that you know what’s required before the time comes for you to take action.
Let's talk about what the executor's role is.
I was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. The heart of Cajun Country. When I was growing up, my grandparents lived next door to us. There was rarely a day without a visit to or from someone in the extended family. There was always lots of talking, cooking, and always something to celebrate. Growing up, the family indulgence was season tickets to Saints games in the fall.
2022: Read all about it! The one habit I’m carrying into 2023
My biggest epiphany this year: read more books!
I can hear past Addie now: “Who has time for that, though?”
The changes have been noticeable in the 6 months that I’ve started reading more. I’m thinking more clearly, my thoughts feel less jumbled, and I’m able to articulate my thoughts much easier. For me, it turns out that spending 200-300 pages engrossed in a world or idea is way more relaxing than swiping through articles on my phone (- go figure!).
Working with a Louisiana Estate Planning Lawyer from Start to Finish
Hiring an Estate Planning attorney can be a daunting task for everyone, even for experienced lawyers like me! I’m going to give you my top helpful tips for what to expect when you're working with an Estate Planning lawyer. Last year, I had the experience of hiring a lawyer for some matters beyond the scope of my practice. It was fascinating being on the other side of the legal desk because it gave me insight into an experience not many people have on a regular basis. I am grateful to know what it’s like to be both an attorney and a client, and think it’s important to share my insights with you!
Addie Prewitt Live: The Where Y'at Net Worth Calculator
You have to know Where Y’at to know where you’re going - Hi, I'm Addie Prewitt, an estate planning and tax lawyer. I collaborate with forward thinking clients on ways to preserve their property and to pass on their values and prosperity to the next generation.
I live in New Orleans with my husband and two boys. And today I'm going to be talking about a spreadsheet that I put together. And as you can see, I'm very excited about this spreadsheet, which should tell you that I'm a huge nerd, but also I do think it's helpful.
Addie Prewitt Live: What to Expect When Working with a Lawyer
Hiring an attorney can be a daunting task for everyone, even experienced lawyers like Addie! In this episode, Addie discusses her own experience with hiring lawyers this past year and gives helpful tips for what to expect when you're working with a lawyer. Addie knows what it's like to be both attorney and client. Don't miss the special guest appearance from Addie's aspiring co-host Gabe!
Addie Prewitt Live: How Overturning Roe v. Wade affects your Estate Plan
What I'm talking about is that at the end of June, the Supreme court, in a case called Dobbs, explicitly overruled Roe v. Wade. The case that was brought before the court was whether or not Mississippi could implement a 15-week ban on abortion. So no abortions could be performed after 15 weeks. There were six justices who voted to uphold the law. Five of them, however, voted to explicitly overturn Roe v Wade.
Addie Prewitt Live: Back to Basics on Wills in Louisiana
So I guess the first thing to talk about is sort of what a will is. It pretty simply can be boiled down to a couple of things. It's a legally binding document that says where you want your property to go when you die and who you want to be in charge of that process. We typically refer to that person as the executive. So two things:
Where you want the property to go and
Who gets to be in charge of that process?