Estate planning is important but so is remembering to update an estate plan when needed. Estate planning tools offer resources to help estate planners update their estate plan so that it keeps up with the changes in their lives. Estate planning can provide a lot of...
An advance medical directive is a document people will complete and sign while they are healthy that will give them some control over medical decisions that they otherwise might not be able to make for themselves. As people age, it becomes more and more likely that...
If you own a business in Louisiana, it is important that you have a succession plan in place. This is true even if you don't think that you will be retiring or giving up control of the company anytime soon. Let's take a look at the process of creating a plan and how...
As a Louisiana business owner, it is almost inevitable that at one point or another, a dispute over some portion or operation of your business may arise. When this happens, it will quickly become evident how important it is for a business to be set-up properly from...
Louisianans from every demographic are advised to think about the value of a comprehensive estate plan. This is true for people with limited income and assets and those who are considered wealthy with a vast portfolio. For the latter group, however, there will be more...
It takes a lot of hard work to prepare a home for sale. For many Baton Rouge homeowners, preparing a home for the market may involve fixing items that need repair, adding upgrades that appeal to buyers, and improving the home’s aesthetic both inside and out. Once a...
The steel plant operated by Bayou Steel BD Holdings, L.L.C. has been a fixture of the landscape in LaPlace since it was opened more than 40 years ago. In October 2019, the owners of the company filed a petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code...
People who watch dramatic television programs or films about families and disagreements within those families often have misplaced beliefs about reality and the law. In Louisiana, people might think they understand the basics about estate planning and deciding who can...
Finding a home to buy can be a challenge for an individual who is ready for a move. There are so many things that Louisiana residents must look for when they prepare to enter the housing market. Factors such as safety, schools, neighborhood, location, size, and age...
Businesses in and around Baton Rouge often use contingencies as protection in deals that involve a lot of money. Most contingency clauses allow one party to withdraw from the deal without penalty if one or more conditions are not met. Sometimes, the exercise of a...