Author Archives: Linda Melancon, Attorney

About Linda Melancon, Attorney

Serving Baton Rouge & All Parishes; the Legacy Center of Louisiana, LLC is a law firm located a few miles south of Baton Rouge, Louisiana in Prairieville. Our practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, estate administration, and probate and successions issues. The mission of the Legacy Center is to help Louisiana families have a lasting legacy - a legacy beyond the mere transmission of material wealth. We accomplish our mission by guiding our clients through the legal maze of will and trust law, Medicaid planning, VA benefits, estate tax law, and probate law. But, we do much more than that. We also share the concerns and burdens of our Elder Law clients who are caring for a loved one, counsel our estate planning clients in ways to preserve the harmony that is easily lost upon the disability or death of a loved one. In short, we strive to treat our clients in the same manner we would like to be treated. Our clients sleep well knowing their estate is legally protected through proper legal planning of living wills, trusts, and other estate planning strategies; and handled with compassion, expertise, and dedication to excellence. You will sleep well too when you know you and your family are prepared. Each area of our practice is devoted to protecting your estate and helping you to leave a lasting legacy. We can help you protect yourself in time of need and when the time comes, pass on a lasting legacy. With proper estate planning, Medicaid planning, VA benefits planning, successions and probate, and other elder law services, you can rest assured that the administration of your estate and your family will be in good hands. Coupled with our mission to help you leave a lasting legacy, is our commitment to treat each person who gives us the opportunity to assist them with the care and kindness found in our own families. We strive to treat all people with dignity, respect, and courtesy. We understand that all legacies begin with love and dreams regardless of the amount of tangible assets. While our work often involves complex legal issues, rest assured that we will not be satisfied until you understand these issues and how these issues affect you.

10 Tips for family Caregivers

According to www.thefamilycaregiver.org, more than 65 million Americans provide care for an ill, disabled or aged family member or friend. They spend more than 20 hours per week dedicating themselves to their loved ones. Click on the link below to … Continue reading

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Leeza Gibson Shares Advice to Caregivers

After losing her mother and grandmother to Alzheimer’s, Leeza Gibson of Dancing with Stars and Entertainment Tonight, was inspired to take on a new role. As the AARP’s new Ambassador for Care, she plans on helping others cope with caring … Continue reading

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Legacy Center of Louisiana, LLC announces the opening of a second location.

The Legacy Center of Louisiana, LLC, whose main office is in Prairieville, is excited to announce the opening of a second location. The new location is located at 412 North 4th Street, Suite 326, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. It allows … Continue reading

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Whitney Houston’s Legacy

The unexpected death of pop star, Whitney Houston, was a shock to many people. She was legend to those who have listened and loved her music for decades. During this sad time, it is a reminder that people should always … Continue reading

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Religion Plays Role in Health Care Directive

According to a Wall Street Journal Health blog, research proves that advance communication of one’s wishes about end-of-life decisions to loved ones can greatly relieve stress on families placed in the position of having to make these intricate choices. Yet, … Continue reading

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Are You Listening?

Remember when your parents were lecturing you on the rules for taking the car for a spin? Dad would put his face in front of yours and say, “Are you listening?” Of course you would say “sure” even though your … Continue reading

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Skilled Nursing Care in the Greater Baton Rouge Area

According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, Tom Barr needed a place to for his mother, Margaret Barr, who suffers from memory loss and dementia. Tom decided Margaret needed more help than her assisted living facility could provide as … Continue reading

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Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011

Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs passed the first cost-of-living adjustment since 2008 which has increased VA benefits by 3.6%. The Senate approved the Veteran’s Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011 which became effective on December 1, 2011 for benefits … Continue reading

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Pearl Harbor Day

Today is the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day. On December 07, 1941, Japanese forces attacked America’s naval bases in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. America declared war on Japan and we entered into WWII. The attacks on Pearl Harbor will always … Continue reading

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National Estate Planning Awareness Month

In 2008, Congress proclaimed the third week in October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. The resolution noted “Many Americans are unaware that lack of estate planning and financial illiteracy may cause their assets to be disposed of to unintended … Continue reading

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