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Louisiana Estate Planning Laws
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Legally speaking, an estate refers to all of a person’s property — from personal possessions to businesses and real estate. And a will is a person’s plan for what should happen to his or her estate after he or she dies. Estate planning laws set out requirements for creating a valid will, identify methods for declaring your wishes regarding life-prolonging medical procedures, and describe the probate process in Louisiana. This section provides resources on creating wills and powers of attorney in the Bayou States as well as information on estate taxes and how probate (the process of executing a will) works.
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Louisiana Wills Laws
A will is an important part of any estate plan. This article covers Louisiana’s requirements for a will, how wills work under state laws, and more.
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Louisiana Durable Power of Attorney Laws
A durable power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to designate another person to make health care decisions for you should you ever become incapacitated.
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Louisiana Living Wills Laws
Similar to a durable power of attorney, a living will allows a patient to set out his or her wishes regarding health care decisions should the patient become incapacitated.
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