The executor or personal representative of a Louisiana estate has a difficult job ahead. It is their responsibility to initiate succession proceedings in court. They have to communicate with beneficiaries, heirs and other interested parties. The personal...
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The importance of planning in advance to qualify for Medicaid
Estate planning isn't just necessary for new parents and those with serious medical challenges. It is also very important for those preparing for their golden years. The years leading up to retirement are an ideal time to create or potentially update estate planning...
Is an LLC or a corporation the best business structure?
One of the earliest and most important decisions an entrepreneur makes is the type of business structure they are going to form. Technically, it is possible to change the type of business someone runs after its initial establishment. However, it is often faster and...
How do maritime workers get compensation for job injuries?
There are many unique professional opportunities in Louisiana. There is a significant industrial sector and plenty of people working in the hospitality industry as well. Many workers in these industries have very straightforward protections if they ever get hurt on...
What does “forced heirship” mean for Louisianans?
Louisiana has a number of unique laws and legal doctrines. Among them is something “forced heirship.” Basically, it means that parents cannot disinherit any child who is not yet 24 years old or who is unable to care for themselves. If a parent dies intestate (without...
Is your doctor really listening to you?
You certainly expect your doctor to listen to you when you go in for an appointment. The first step in making a proper diagnosis should simply be getting information from the patient. Additionally, if you’ve been dealing with a serious condition, you’re probably very...
The number of wrong-way car crashes is rising
Wrong-way car accidents are the most dangerous type of car crash. Unfortunately, these accidents have increased in frequency over the past decade, and the numbers keep rising. While alcohol is the number one cause of this type of vehicle crash, many other groups are...
How can your estate plan provide for a loved one who receives disability benefits?
When creating your estate plan, you have the opportunity to provide support to your loved ones. However, if one of your loved ones relies on disability benefits, you may need to take additional steps to ensure that your plan addresses those needs. How can your estate...
How alcohol impairs a drinker’s driving ability
We have all heard that drinking and driving is extremely dangerous and an unnecessary risk. But have you ever wondered what drinking alcohol does that specifically impairs a person's ability to drive safely and increases the chances of a car accident? According to the...
4 types of surgical errors that should never happen, but do
There are examples of medical malpractice that are so severe and so easily preventable that they are called "never events" -- mistakes that should never happen. But never events do happen in New Orleans-area hospitals, usually with devastating results for patients and...