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Louisiana does not have a transfer-on-death deed for real estate. Here's why TOD forms from other states don't move a Louisiana house — and what actually puts title in the next owner's name.
How long does a Louisiana succession take? What does it cost? Who pays? How do you get a copy of the judgment? Practical answers for heirs, sellers, and anyone stuck waiting on title.
Louisiana is the only civil law state in the US — which means when someone dies, their property doesn't transfer automatically. Here's how the succession process works and what it means if you're buying or selling estate property.