Claiming Foreclosure Surplus from a Deceased Parent’s Property in Louisiana
Detailed answer — How to recover surplus sale proceeds when a parent died without a succession in Louisiana When a mortgage or tax foreclosure sale produces more money than the debt and sale costs, the extra money (the “surplus” or “overage”) is held by the sheriff or the court clerk. If the owner who appeared […]
Read article →Louisiana: Transferring an Inherited Membership Interest in a Single‑Member LLC — FAQs
Detailed Answer When someone inherits what was a decedent’s membership interest in a single‑member limited liability company (LLC) in Louisiana, the interest first passes through the decedent’s succession. After the succession process (probate) is complete, the personal representative (executor or administrator) can transfer the membership interest to the heir or legatee, but how that happens […]
Read article →Louisiana — What Secretary of State Paperwork Will a Bank Accept to Show a Family Member Was the Sole Member of an LLC?
How to prove a family member was the sole member of his Louisiana LLC: what to get from the Secretary of State Detailed answer If you need to show a bank that a family member was the sole member (owner) of a Louisiana limited liability company (LLC), understand two basic points up front: Files the […]
Read article →How to Compel an Estate Accounting in Louisiana
Requesting an Accounting in a Louisiana Succession: What Heirs and Interested Parties Need to Know Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change and this does not create an attorney-client relationship. Consult a Louisiana attorney about your specific situation. Detailed answer — Can the court order an accounting […]
Read article →Louisiana: How to Qualify to Be the Administrator of a Sibling’s Estate (Intestate Succession)
How to qualify to be the administrator of a sibling’s estate in Louisiana Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Louisiana attorney for legal advice about any specific situation. Detailed Answer If a person dies without a will (intestate) in Louisiana, their estate passes through the […]
Read article →Louisiana: Can I Recover Funeral Expenses and Other Costs I Paid Before an Estate Is Settled?
Can I recover funeral expenses and other costs I paid before the estate is settled? Short answer: Under Louisiana law, the person who pays funeral and other reasonable last-illness expenses can usually seek reimbursement from the decedent’s estate. You must present a claim to the succession administrator (or curator) with receipts and documentation. If the […]
Read article →Louisiana — Can an Estranged Spouse Inherit if Divorce Wasn’t Finalized?
What Happens When a Divorce Is Not Final: Can an Estranged Spouse Still Claim Under an Estate? State law covered: Louisiana. This article explains general Louisiana rules about marriage, divorce, succession, community property, and beneficiary designations when a spouse dies before a divorce is final. Short answer — plain language Under Louisiana law, a person […]
Read article →What steps do I need to take to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed after co-owners died in Louisiana (LA)?
Detailed Answer This FAQ explains the typical steps to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed in Louisiana after one or more co-owners have died. It is written for readers with no legal background. This is general information only and not legal advice. Consult a Louisiana attorney for guidance specific to your situation. Key concepts […]
Read article →What can I do if the personal representative sends me a payment without explaining how he calculated my share of the estate? (LA)
FAQ: What to do if a personal representative sends a payment without explaining how they calculated your share of the estate (LA) Short answer: Under Louisiana succession law, the personal representative (sometimes called an executor or administrator) has fiduciary duties to the heirs and legatees. If you received a payment but no explanation of how […]
Read article →What documentation is required to prove I'm the next of kin and qualify as administrator in a reopened estate? (LA)
Frequently Asked Question: Proving Next of Kin and Qualifying as Administrator in a Reopened Louisiana Succession Short answer: To prove you are next of kin and to qualify as administrator when reopening a Louisiana succession, you will generally need a certified death certificate for the decedent, official identity for yourself, documentary proof of your family […]
Read article →