Louisiana Estate Succession Guide

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In Louisiana, if theres no will, the estate goes through intestate succession. As an only child, you would inherit everything after settling any debts. Consult a local estate attorney for personalized advice.

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I have a question about succssion
Hello ****, nice to meet you. Can you please specify your location and provide more details about the succession issue you're facing? Are we talking about estate succession or business succession?
Estate in Vernon parish, louisiana
Hello ****, in Louisiana, estates are usually divided according to the state's laws of succession.
- If there's a will, it dictates the distribution.
- In absence of a will, the property is divided among the surviving spouse and children.
Please consult a local estate attorney for personalized advice.
No will, I'm only child, heir to father already, need to know if I have to do a succession for mother that was married to father.
Hello ****, in Louisiana:
- If your mother did not have a will, her estate will go through "intestate succession."
- As an only child, you would inherit everything after settling any debts.
Please consult with a local estate attorney for further advice.