Securing Your Legacy – Successions & Wills With Grant & Barrow, APLC
Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones. Whether you're preparing a will, establishing a trust, or navigating the succession process after a loved one's passing, the legal team at Grant & Barrow, APLC, in Gretna, LA, is here to guide you every step of the way. Understanding estate law can be overwhelming, but with our experience and commitment, we make the process seamless and stress-free.
Understanding Successions – Transferring Property After a Loved One’s Passing
A succession is the legal process of transferring a deceased person’s estate to their rightful heirs. Whether through a will or Louisiana’s intestacy laws, this process ensures assets are distributed according to legal requirements. Our team assists with gathering necessary documentation, preparing legal filings, and ensuring a smooth transition for your family’s inheritance.
Drafting Wills and Trusts – Protecting Your Assets for Future Generations
A well-prepared will or trust can safeguard your assets and ensure they are distributed according to your wishes. While a will outlines how your estate will be handled upon your passing, a trust provides additional benefits, such as avoiding probate and reducing tax burdens. Our attorneys help you create legally sound estate planning documents tailored to your needs.
Power of Attorneys – Ensuring Your Wishes Are Honored
A power of attorney is a vital legal document that grants a trusted individual the authority to make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so. Whether for financial matters or medical care, establishing a power of attorney ensures your affairs are handled according to your preferences.
Intestacy & Legatees – Understanding Estate Distribution Without a Will
When someone passes away without a will, their estate is distributed based on Louisiana’s intestacy laws. This legal framework determines heirs and their share of the estate. Legatees—those named in a will—have specific rights when inheriting property. Our attorneys help navigate these complexities to ensure fair and legal distribution of assets.
Filing With the Court – Navigating the Legal Process
The succession process involves drafting and filing legal pleadings with the court to authorize the transfer of assets. Whether handling an uncontested succession or resolving disputes among heirs, our firm ensures all legal requirements are met to facilitate a smooth estate transition.
Ensure your estate is handled with care and legal precision. Contact Grant & Barrow, APLC in Gretna, LA, today at (504) 368-7888 for expert assistance with wills, trusts, and successions.
