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What is clear title? Title is the legal interest a person has in a piece of property. When a person has clear title, it means that there is no question about whether they own a particular piece [...]

Want to hire a caregiver? Before you start writing checks, there are a few things you should know about the responsibilities associated with hiring someone to work in your home.

Embarking on life’s journey involves facing uncertainties, and preparing for the future is an essential aspect of this voyage we all take. As we age, the prospect of needing long-term care [...]

In Louisiana, when a person turns 18 years old, he or she is legally considered an adult and is presumed to have the capacity to marry, vote, enter into contracts and do all the things that [...]

Dying can be an expensive proposition these days.  A traditional funeral service and burial can run upwards of $10,000 when all of the funeral and cemetery fees are taken into account.  [...]

We as Americans are a freewheeling society.  We like our cars, and we like our freedom to go where we please, when we please.  But as loved ones get older, you may find yourself in the [...]

Legacy Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC in Prairieville, LA is excited to announce that attorney Lisa L. Henson has joined the firm. Lisa L. Henson is an attorney practicing in the areas [...]

Special Needs Legislative Update A new year is an excellent time to take stock and take care of planning. In recent years, some changes have been made in the law that may help those looking to [...]

I don’t know how this slipped by me with the type of work I do, but July was National Sandwich Generation Month.  I would say a happy belated National Sandwich Generation Month to my clients and [...]

Last month, we discussed the basics of Social Security and also discussed that married couples have several options when deciding when to take their benefits. This month, we will describe two [...]