Successions & Probate
In Louisiana, when a property owner dies, their property doesn't automatically transfer to heirs — a succession has to be opened and judgment of possession issued before anyone can sell, refinance, or legally control the property. We handle ancillary and full successions across all 64 parishes.
Independent administration vs. court supervision
Most modern Louisiana wills authorize independent administration, which moves successions through faster and with less court oversight. We'll review the will (if there is one), determine the right path, and walk you through what's required.
Intestate successions
When there's no will, Louisiana's civil-law rules of forced heirship and intestate succession kick in — and they're different from every other state. Brothers, sisters, parents, and children all have specific claims. We map out who inherits what, and document it correctly.
Out-of-state heirs and ancillary successions
If the deceased lived elsewhere but owned Louisiana property, an ancillary succession is required to transfer the Louisiana piece. We handle ancillaries regularly and coordinate with out-of-state attorneys handling the primary succession.
Common questions.
- How long does a Louisiana succession take?
- A simple, uncontested independent succession with a clear will can be wrapped up in 60–90 days. Intestate cases or those with curative issues take longer. We'll give you a realistic estimate after reviewing the documents.
- Can we sell the property before the succession is finished?
- Generally no — but we can run the succession and the sale in parallel so they close together. That's a common pattern when heirs are out of state and need to liquidate.
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