Louisiana: How to Challenge an Approved Estate Accounting More Than a Year Later
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Louisiana, once a succession account has been carefully rendered and the court has approved (homologated) it, overturning that approval more than a year later is difficult but sometimes possible. Your realistic options depend on why you are contesting the account (lack of notice, fraud, newly discovered assets, or fiduciary misconduct), […]
Read article →Louisiana Guidance: Where to Open Succession When a Relative Died Out of State
Detailed Answer — How Louisiana law treats an out-of-state death and when a Louisiana succession may be needed Short answer: Under Louisiana law, the primary succession (what many states call "probate") is normally opened in the state where the decedent was domiciled at the time of death. If the decedent owned immovable property (real estate) […]
Read article →Louisiana — How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home
Clearing creditor claims before selling a parent’s estate home in Louisiana Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For decisions about a particular estate, consult a Louisiana attorney. Quick answer If you want to sell a parent’s home in Louisiana, you generally must address the estate’s succession proceedings and any creditor claims […]
Read article →Louisiana: Reimbursement for Mortgage Payments Made to Preserve Estate Property
Understanding Reimbursement for Mortgage Payments Made to Protect a Louisiana Estate Short answer: In Louisiana you can sometimes be reimbursed from the estate for mortgage payments you made to preserve estate property, but reimbursement depends on who made the payments, whether those payments were necessary and reasonable, and whether an executor or the succession court […]
Read article →How to Retitle a Car in Louisiana After a Parent Dies
How to retitle a car after a parent's death in Louisiana — FAQ Short answer: The exact steps depend on how the vehicle was titled and the size of the estate. Typical steps include locating the title and any lien documents, obtaining an official death certificate, proving your right to the vehicle (via surviving co-owner […]
Read article →Louisiana: What to Do When a Proposed Administrator Withholds Estate Documents and Asset Information
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Louisiana succession law, persons who have a legal interest in a succession (heirs, legatees, creditors) are entitled to information about the estate. If a proposed administrator is withholding asset information or estate documents, you can (1) make a written demand, (2) ask the clerk of the succession court for filings, […]
Read article →Louisiana: How to Challenge a Sibling’s Application for Letters of Administration
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Louisiana you formally oppose a sibling’s request for appointment as administrator (letters of administration) by filing a written opposition with the succession (probate) court, serving the parties, asking the court to set a hearing, and presenting evidence showing why the appointment should be denied or limited. Act quickly — succession […]
Read article →Recovering a Cash Bequest in Louisiana: Steps When an Executor Won’t Cooperate
How to Recover a Cash Bequest from a Sibling’s Estate When the Executor Won’t Cooperate Short answer: Confirm the bequest is part of the probate (succession) estate, make a written demand for payment and an accounting, and if the executor refuses, file a petition in the succession court asking the judge to compel an accounting, […]
Read article →Can Medicaid Recover a Parent's Home or Force a Deed Transfer? — Louisiana Guide
Short answer Generally, Medicaid recovery actions come after the Medicaid recipient dies. Under Louisiana practice, Medicaid (through the Louisiana Department of Health) may seek repayment from the recipient's estate for certain long‑term care costs, but it cannot force you to sign over your mother's deed while she is alive. There are also important exemptions and […]
Read article →Louisiana: Why an Inherited House May Not Be a Probate Asset and Whether You Can Make Mortgage Payments to Avoid Foreclosure
Detailed Answer Basic concept: when someone dies in Louisiana, their property may or may not be part of the deceased person’s succession (what many states call probate). Whether a house is a succession asset depends on how title was held and whether some other legal mechanism transferred the house automatically at death. Why an inherited […]
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