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 Why “I’ll Get to It Later” Can Cost You Everything: Avoiding Interdiction with Proper Planning
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By Sara Bingham
In General Estate Planning, Guardianship
Posted May 12, 2025

Why “I’ll Get to It Later” Can Cost You Everything: Avoiding Interdiction with Proper Planning

May is National Elder Law Month—a time when we pause to think about the choices we make as we age and how those decisions, or lack thereof, affect our independence. At our firm, we use this month [...]

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 When Does Someone Need Financial Guardianship?
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness
Posted May 4, 2023

When Does Someone Need Financial Guardianship?

When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money. Depending on the jurisdiction, financial [...]

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 When Can A Loved One Be Declared Legally Incompetent?
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By Linda Melancon
In Alzheimer's Disease, Caregivers, Elder Care, Guardianship
Posted January 31, 2022

When Can A Loved One Be Declared Legally Incompetent?

If a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian, which requires a declaration of incompetence. Determining whether [...]

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 Baton Rouge Guardianship Lawyers Answer: “How Important is Financial Security When Choosing a Guardian for Your Children?”
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By Linda Melancon
In Guardianship, Estate Planning Awareness
Posted December 14, 2020

Baton Rouge Guardianship Lawyers Answer: “How Important is Financial Security When Choosing a Guardian for Your Children?”

One of the most difficult decisions that parents of minor children have to make when creating their estate plans is choosing the person(s) they would want to raise their children if they were [...]

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 They’ve Stolen Grandma – Now What Should We Do?: Louisiana’s Adoption of the UAGPPJA
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By Linda Melancon
In General Elder Law, Guardianship
Posted July 6, 2016

They’ve Stolen Grandma – Now What Should We Do?: Louisiana’s Adoption of the UAGPPJA

While the above question may sound like the name of the latest hit comedy, in reality, elderly individuals are removed from their home and taken to other states without their consent all the [...]

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