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What records are needed to show asset transfers under small estate procedures in Louisiana (LA)?
Detailed Answer Short answer: To show asset transfers under Louisiana small estate (small succession) procedures you generally need a certified…
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How do I value collectibles like Pokémon cards when preparing my estate paperwork? (LA)
Valuing Pokémon cards and other collectibles for estate paperwork in Louisiana This FAQ-style guide explains how to value collectible trading…
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What are the legal requirements and process for transferring a decedent’s firearms during probate in Louisiana (LA)?
FAQ: Transferring a Decedent’s Firearms During Probate in Louisiana Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For…
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How to protect life insurance proceeds in Louisiana (LA) when there is no named beneficiary from creditor claims in estate administration
FAQ: How can I protect life insurance proceeds when there is no named beneficiary from creditor claims in Louisiana? Short…
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What should I do if an heir refuses to return estate property and the estate is still open? (LA)
How to recover estate property from an uncooperative heir in Louisiana Short answer: Act quickly, document what is missing, make…
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Can I become the personal representative of my sister’s estate? (LA)
Short answer Possibly. Whether you can become the personal representative of your sister’s estate under Louisiana law depends on two…
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Do wrongful death proceeds pass in accordance to the Decedent’s Last Will and Testament? — LA
Do wrongful death proceeds pass under a decedent’s will in Louisiana? Short answer: Generally no. In Louisiana, wrongful death damages…
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What options do heirs have when an estate administrator becomes unresponsive or refuses to distribute assets? (LA)
FAQ: What can heirs do if an estate administrator becomes unresponsive or refuses to distribute assets? Short answer: In Louisiana,…
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How do I apply to be appointed as the personal representative of a deceased relative’s estate? (LA)
Detailed Answer This FAQ explains, under Louisiana law, how a person applies to be appointed as the personal representative of…
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How can heirs in Louisiana petition the court to reopen a closed estate to claim unclaimed assets?
This article explains how heirs can petition a Louisiana court to reopen a closed succession (estate) to claim unclaimed or…