Louisiana is unique in that it is one of the only states in the country with forced heirship laws. A forced heir is a child who is under the age of 24 at the time of your death or a child who is permanently incapacitated. In certain cases, a grandchild may be considered a forced heir. Under the principal of forced heirship, your forced heirs are legally entitled to inherit from you no matter what you put in your Last Will and Testament. While forced heirship laws provide legal protection to ensure that your children of a certain age are ...

Following your death, one of the many decisions your loved ones may face is what to do with your remains. Often, cremation is a more cost effective option. Planning for cremation in advance of your passing can alleviate the burden on your family of guessing how much to spend or what you would have wanted. If you wish to be cremated, it is important to take certain steps to guarantee compliance with your wishes. A Cremation Directive is a notarized document evidencing one’s desire to be cremated after their passing. Depending on the circumstances, it may be in one’s best ...

You can! Most people don’t realize that they don’t have to wait for their parent’s permission to craft a Will for them. Our Wills don’t require much information, usually just the following: Testator’s name, address and the last four digits of their social security number Names and birthdates of all children Names of the Executor and Tutors (Guardians) if there are minor children The only thing your Mom has to do is show up at the Notary’s office to sign the Will. Easy right? Get started on a Will for yourself or a loved one today! ...

In Louisiana, a Notary Public is an important part of the legal system. With our laws based on the Civil Law, notaries in Louisiana don’t just verify signatures; they draft Wills, Powers of Attorney, Affidavits, LLC documents and more. You can become a Louisiana Notary Public by taking a statewide notary test, often called the “mini-bar exam,” or by passing the bar exam to become a lawyer. In both cases, you must register with the Secretary of State and be issued a unique notary ID number. Lawyers do not automatically become notaries. They too must register with the Secretary of ...

If you recently purchased a vehicle, received one as a gift or moved to Louisiana, it is imperative that you register the vehicle and retitle it in your name here. In Louisiana, you only have 40 days from the time you took possession of a vehicle to register and title it to avoid costly fees, charges and interest penalties. If you plan to have the vehicle registered in Louisiana, you will have to abide by the registration and titling laws here even if it was purchased out-of-state. While vehicle titles in some states do not require notarization, registration of a ...