Parents, we know you have an extensive checklist for preparing to send your child to college.  BUT, we caution that there is one more, very important item to add to your list:  Have your child execute a Power of Attorney.

Once your child becomes 18 years old, you no...

The Louisiana State Legislature increased the estate value for the small succession process to $125,000.00.  If you need to transfer ownership of any property after the death of a loved-one, the heirs must meet all of the small succession requirements, including that your loved-one passed away without a Will (intestate); OR with a Will (testate) probated in another state. 

No one thinks about a divorce when they are about to say: “I do.”  But if you want to protect financial assets or a family business, a prenuptial agreement should be considered.  Prenuptial Agreements are not just for the super wealthy, they are for anyone looking to protect whatever assets they may...