Louisiana Estate Planning Articles
Estate Planning During Hurricane Season
If you live in Louisiana, then you’re no stranger to hurricanes.
Starting June 1st, hurricane season officially starts.
So, let’s talk about how to prepare yourself with best practices when it comes to your valuable estate planning documents
Why can't I leave my house to my spouse? The tale of forced heirship in Louisiana.
Did you know that Louisiana’s unique forced heirship laws might get in the way of your “simple” estate plan?
Learn what you can do to ensure your Louisiana estate plan is exactly what you want.
A Handwritten Will is Legal in Louisiana.
I always remind you that estate planning is way more than a will.
However, a will is one of the most important documents that you can have in your estate plan.
Did you know that nearly 65% of all Louisianans currently do not have a written will of any kind?
Are you someone who doesn’t have a will? While you’re not alone, there is something you should know:
A handwritten will in Louisiana is totally valid!
Probate Property vs. Nonprobate Property
Estate planning is way more than a will.
When writing a will, it’s crucial to understand that it only controls certain parts of your estate.
Let’s dive into the difference between probate property and non-probate property.
Community Property vs. Separate Property
Knowing the difference between community property and separate property is vital to a successful estate plan.
If you’re married in Louisiana, then you need to understand your property rights before you start your estate plan.
Learn what you need to know about community property vs. separate property in Louisiana right here.
How Google Forms can Save Your Solo Law Practice (and keep you from going nuts).
Google Forms is a great tool for any solo or small law practice.
With a Google Form, you can capture the information you need to build an organized and productive day - at work and at home.
Learn more about why Google is exactly what you need when starting your own law practice.
A successful solo law practice starts with a Squarespace website.
Squarespace is the perfect platform for any solo or small law practice.
I built my first site in a matter of hours. Then, when it was time for a revamp, I hired a Squarespace web designer and saw my business take off to new heights.
Learn more about why a Squarespace site is exactly what you need when starting your own law practice.
Why Solo Lawyers Need Convertkit
If you’ve ever wanted your small law practice to reach a huge audience, then this blog post is for you.
In the world of social media algorithms and endless scrolling, Converkit is an essential tool for Louisiana lawyers to connect with a broader audience for the long haul.