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Shelter-in-place and quarantine orders are the rule of the day with the coronavirus outbreak. Many of these executive orders came while snowbirds and retirees were staying in their second homes, [...]

Young or old, estate planning is a responsibility we all have. However, only about half of all Americans with children have a will or trust to direct how their children should be cared for and [...]

On the heels of a very rough month for our country, scammers are now coming out of the woodwork in an attempt to defraud individuals and vulnerable senior citizens who are isolated and perhaps [...]

More than 10 percent of people who are acting as caregiver for an older family member are doing so from a distance. Living an hour or more away from an aging parent or other relative can present [...]

Parents of children with special needs often find themselves overwhelmed with the daily responsibilities of managing their child’s care and coordinating various services. There is often [...]

When an elderly parent reaches the point where they need assistance with their daily living tasks, caregiver duties often fall on the shoulders of the adult children. In some families, the [...]

While the following five tools are essential for estate planning at any time, they are especially important during a time of crisis such as the current coronavirus outbreak. Ideally, every adult [...]

Intellectual property – ideas or works of art that have value but don’t originate in material reality – are considered personal property and may be bequeathed to heirs. There is well-established [...]

When a loved one passes away, the grief is often overwhelming and exhausting. The stress and shock can make it seem nearly impossible to even sleep or eat, much less do more involved things.  [...]

Baton Rouge trust lawyers at Legacy Estate & Elder Law discuss effective ways to leave an inheritance to your children to ensure it’s used as you intend.   Self-made billionaire [...]