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General Estate Planning

 Reflecting on your Legacy with an Ethical Will
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning, Will
Posted December 5, 2024

Reflecting on your Legacy with an Ethical Will

An Ethical Will: Beyond the Basics Most attorneys can write a list a mile long about why it’s important to get your estate planning completed. The reasons range from the legal to the practical. [...]

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By Zoe Cuneo
In Estate Planning Awareness, General Estate Planning, Will
Posted September 19, 2024

Four Estate Planning Horror Stories for Spooky Season

So many scary stories told around Halloween involve a ghost with unfinished business left on earth. While maybe not as exciting as Hollywood plot lines filled with haunted mansions and scorned [...]

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By Sara Bingham
In General Estate Planning
Posted September 6, 2024

How Beneficiary Designations Can Make or Break Your Estate Plan

As many people already know, a Will is a document that allows someone to specify who they would like their assets to go to after they die. However, a lot of people do not realize that your Will [...]

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 I Finally Got My Personal Injury Settlement – Now What?
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted July 26, 2024

I Finally Got My Personal Injury Settlement – Now What?

Us Louisianans are no strangers to fender benders. From our badly maintained roads to our unpredictable drivers, accidents are an unfortunate inevitability. If an accident results in an injury, [...]

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 Ornaments and Legacies: A Guide to Holiday-Inspired Estate Planning for Young Families
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness, General Estate Planning
Posted December 8, 2023

Ornaments and Legacies: A Guide to Holiday-Inspired Estate Planning for Young Families

As the holiday season approaches, families are gathering to celebrate traditions, create memories, and exchange gifts. For young families, the holidays take on an added layer of magic as they [...]

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 Save the Drama for your Mama: How to Minimize the Risk of Probate Litigation
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By Sara Bingham
In General Estate Planning, Probate/Succession
Posted October 27, 2023

Save the Drama for your Mama: How to Minimize the Risk of Probate Litigation

Minimizing Risk In my line of work, I see lots of fighting. No, I don’t have an office ringside at a boxing match, but I often see folks with a family member that has passed away who either [...]

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 Notarizing Documents for Seniors With a Dementia Diagnosis
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By Linda Melancon
In Alzheimer's Disease, General Estate Planning
Posted September 28, 2023

Notarizing Documents for Seniors With a Dementia Diagnosis

An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can be a challenging journey for the person and family alike. When the diagnosis occurs, a ticking clock begins on the timeline for notarizing documents for [...]

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 Is Your Financial Information In Order?
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted September 28, 2023

Is Your Financial Information In Order?

​​​​​Preparing and organizing your financial information for when you are no longer capable will bring peace of mind to you today. At the same time, it may relieve your loved ones’ burden in the [...]

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 Estate Planning for Surviving Spouses
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted September 7, 2023

Estate Planning for Surviving Spouses

For surviving spouses having just lost a longtime partner, it’s difficult to look past your grief. However, it’s crucial to understand the important and timely decisions you must make regarding [...]

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 Are Wills Public Record?
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By Linda Melancon
In Will, General Estate Planning
Posted September 7, 2023

Are Wills Public Record?

Wills contain important information about who receives money, possessions, and property upon a person’s death. Who can view this information, and is it a public record? Once your will goes [...]

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