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Essential legal documentation is tailored to your unique circumstances and your overall late-life and end-of-life planning strategy. Our legal services ensure your wishes are properly documented and legally enforceable.
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A will is a legal document that outlines how your assets will be distributed after your death and who is responsible for management of your estate during the probate and succession process. Without a will, your assets are distributed according to state law, which often has surprising and unexpected outcomes.
If you have minor children, a will also gives you an opportunity to designate their guardian should you and their surviving parent pass.
A power of attorney is a legal document that gives another person authority to act on your behalf while you are alive for financial, health, and/or other legal matters. This document is critically important when you are unable to manage your own affairs or simply prefer someone else manage aspects of your affairs for you.
Louisiana law is very specific on the type of form required for a will or power of attorney depending on the authority granted. A knowledgeable attorney ensures you have the correct and enforceable forms in place while guiding you through legal complexities that may impact management of your affairs during your lifetime and your final wishes .
There are two basis types of trust in Louisiana - Living Trust and Testamentary Trust.
A living trust is a legal arrangement you create and fund during your lifetime which holds legal title to your assets and manages them according to specific instructions.
A testamentary trust is a legal arrangement created by your will that holds and manages assets for beneficiaries according to specific instructions.
Probate and succession are the legal process that occurs after someone dies, in which their assets are distributed according to their will or state law. Strategic estate planning can minimize this legal process by utilizing trust or ensuring certain assets are transferred directly to beneficiaries.
There is no standard price for a will, power of attorney, or other estate planning advice. Attorney fees vary based on location and experience.
At Theriot Legal Services, cost for estate planning and documents typically range between $500 to $1500 for more complex planning. Estimates specific to your needs can be provided upon request.
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