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About the Smith Firm
Scott L. Smith, Jr. is an Estate Planning Attorney who also represents families, small, and mid-size businesses in the New Roads, Baton Rouge, and the surrounding parishes. Scott handles all of the following legal matters:
- Wills, Powers of Attorney, & Trusts
- Successions and Probate
- Real Estate Closings
- Social Security Disability
- Personal Injury
Scott served the State of Louisiana for many years as an Assistant Attorney General. Prior to his legal career, Scott worked as an engineer and teacher.
Smith Law Services
Estate Planning
Are you considering setting up a Will or Trust? Interested in organizing your Estate? If so, it is essential that you have trusted and knowledgeable legal representation to guide you. Scott has helped countless individuals and families plan for future and secure peace of mind. Start planning today with this checklist Scott has created for you.
Title Agent & Title Attorney
Scott has been a certified Title Agent and can offer Title Insurance services, as well. Contact him if you need Title Attorney, Title Agent, or Title Insurance assistance in New Roads, Livonia, Morganza and the cities of Pointe Coupee and surrounding parishes
Successions & Probate
Have you recently lost a loved one? If a Trust has not been created, you will need legal assistance transferring ownership over to the heirs of the deceased. Contact Scott to help your prepare the necessary documents to present to the Court. Here is your Guide to Louisiana Successions, as well.
Elder Law
Are you or a loved one preparing for Long-Term Care? Scott can help you prepare your estate for the costs associated with Nursing Home and Residential care. A Medicaid Trust, for example, can be a great tool to preserve your estate from the costs of care.
Get in Touch – Call Attorney Scott Smith
Scott L. Smith, Jr. – Attorney at Law
- 2006 False River Drive, New Roads, LA 70760
- 717 Highlandia Drive, Suite 201, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Call Scott at 225-718-5334 or email him at scott@smithlawfirmla.com
Recent Articles from Attorney Scott Smith on Estate Planning and Your Legal Questions:
Title Attorney in New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish
You need a title attorney plus title insurance in Louisiana for most real estate purchases. Sometimes you don’t! Title insurance is not required for cash sales. If you need a bank to provide financing, though, you will very likely require title insurance. Banks nearly always require title insurance. Ah, banks … Some definitions to get…
Car Accident Personal Injury Cases in New Roads & Pointe Coupee
Knowing what you need to do to take legal action can be crucial in the aftermath of a car or truck accident. There are several reasons for this. For example, Louisiana provides a deadline for filing a lawsuit. The clock starts on the day the injuries occurred. If you are seeking compensation after an accident,…
7 Common Mistakes People Make With a Revocable Living Trust
A Revocable Living Trust is one of the most powerful tools in estate planning. It’s “revocable,” meaning you can “revoke” it. It helps you stay in control of your assets while you’re alive, plan for incapacity, and avoid probate when you die. It has many benefits, but … many people make costly mistakes when setting…
Cell Phone Tower Leases in Louisiana: Top 5 Common Problems
Are you considering leasing land to a Cell Phone Tower company in Pointe Coupee Parish, Iberville Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, or Avoyelles Parish? Review the lease for these TOP 5 common pitfalls first!
What happens if there’s a 269-269 Tie in the Electoral College? Contingent Elections
Ever wonder what happens if there’s a tie in Electoral College? The tie-breaker goes to the House and they vote on it, right? Not so fast … It takes 270 votes to win the Electoral College. A 269-269 tie could legitimately happen if Trump and Biden split Wisconsin and Minnesota. Check out the map below…
Powers of Attorney in Pointe Coupee, New Roads, Livonia
Looking for an attorney to draft Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts in New Roads, Livonia, Morganza, St. Francisville, and Pointe Coupee Parish?
Will Checklist: Estate Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Death on your mind with the corona virus pandemic? Now, is the time to get a will and make important estate planning decisions … before it’s too late.
Estate Planning in Pointe Coupee Parish and New Roads, Louisiana
Are you looking for an Estate Planning Attorney in New Roads, Louisiana or Pointe Coupee and the surrounding parishes? This is the website of Scott Smith, an Estate Planning Attorney, located in New Roads, Louisiana.
10 Reasons to Update Your Estate Planning Today
Top 10 Reasons to update your Estate Plan: new children, heirs, births, deaths, divorce, remarriage, move to a different state. How often should you update your estate plan? Louisiana Estate Planning, Pointe Coupee Parish Estate Planning Attorney, Scott Smith
What is a Succession in Louisiana? What does an Administrator Do?
What is a Succession in Louisiana? In Louisiana, a Succession is the process of settling a deceased person’s estate and distributing the property to the heirs after debts are repaid. This is called the “Probate” process in other states. A Louisiana Succession involves the filing of several documents with the Court, including the following: Petition…
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