Louisiana: How to Review and Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in Your Father’s Estate
How to review and correct missing or incorrect probate filings in your father’s estate (Louisiana) Quick disclaimer This article explains general Louisiana probate concepts and practical steps. It is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Louisiana attorney. Detailed answer — what you can do right now When a parent […]
Read article →Fixing Probate (Succession) Paperwork Errors in Louisiana: What to Do When the Wrong Siblings Are Listed
How to Fix Probate Paperwork Errors in Louisiana: Wrong Siblings Listed Short answer: In Louisiana, probate is called a succession. If the succession paperwork lists the wrong siblings (or otherwise mis-identifies heirs), the court can correct the record, but you must act at the succession court level by filing a corrective pleading or motion with […]
Read article →How to Challenge a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Louisiana
How to Challenge a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Louisiana Overview If a court in Louisiana has named your grandparent as the administrator (or executor) of a decedent’s estate, you can challenge that appointment under certain circumstances. This article explains who can challenge an appointment, common legal grounds for challenging an administrator, the practical […]
Read article →Louisiana — Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes. Under Louisiana law an administrator (a person appointed to manage a decedent’s succession) does not automatically become the owner of succession property. If an administrator claims ownership of real property that you believe you are entitled to inherit, you can challenge that claim through the succession court. The court can […]
Read article →Louisiana: What Happens to Surplus Sale Proceeds When an Owner Dies Intestate — Siblings and Succession
Short answer If a Louisiana property owner dies without a will (intestate) and a sale of the decedent’s property produces surplus proceeds after paying liens and sale costs, those surplus funds become part of the decedent’s succession. Who receives them depends on who the legal heirs are under Louisiana succession law. Siblings only inherit if […]
Read article →Louisiana — How to Document a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One’s Estate
How to document a repossessed vehicle when settling a loved one’s estate in Louisiana Short answer: As the person handling a Louisiana succession, immediately collect all documents about the repossession (repo notice, receipts, lender payoff demand, title records, insurance and registration), include the repossessed vehicle on the succession inventory, notify the secured creditor in writing, […]
Read article →Claiming Surplus Funds After a Tax Sale in Louisiana — What to Do
FAQ: Claiming surplus funds after a tax foreclosure sale in Louisiana Short answer: If a tax foreclosure sale of real property generated money in excess of the taxes, penalties, interest, and sale costs, that excess (the “surplus”) may be payable to certain parties such as the former owner, heirs, or secured creditors. In Louisiana, the […]
Read article →Louisiana: What if a sibling claims I mismanaged estate assets by selling our father’s car?
What to do if a sibling accuses you of mismanaging estate assets after selling your father’s car Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article is educational and does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal help, contact a licensed Louisiana attorney. Detailed answer — how Louisiana law treats a sale of a deceased […]
Read article →How to Challenge or Dismiss a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Louisiana
Challenging or Dismissing a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Louisiana Detailed Answer — What this means and how the Louisiana process works When someone files a petition in a Louisiana succession or probate court asking for possession and control of estate property, they ask the court to give them legal authority […]
Read article →Challenging a Final Succession Accounting Filed Without Notice in Louisiana
Challenging a Final Succession Accounting Filed Without Notice in Louisiana Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. The information below explains general Louisiana succession concepts and common steps people take when they did not receive notice of a final accounting. Laws change and facts matter — consult a licensed Louisiana […]
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