Estate Planning – Scott L. Smith, Jr. – Estate Planning Attorney

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 settingContinue reading “7 Common Mistakes People Make With a Revocable Living Trust”

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!

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?

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: PetitionContinue reading “What is a Succession in Louisiana? What does an Administrator Do?”

Louisiana Estate Planning Checklist

Louisiana Estate Planning Checklist. What are the steps for Estate Planning in Louisiana, including determining priorities, choosing your Louisiana estate planning attorney, CPA, and financial advisor.

Louisiana Gun Trusts

A Louisiana Gun Trust is a legal entity created to own firearms and assist in the acquisition and ownership of National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons. A Louisiana Gun Trust is also an effective way of preserving your firearm collection for future generations.

Louisiana Long-Term Care Options

How will your family pay for Long Term Care services? Typically, funds for Long-Term Care come from one of these sources: (1) Government, (2) Insurance, and (3) Your Pocket. People turning 65 have a 70% chance of needing long term care services. And 20% of people turning 65 will need long term care services forContinue reading “Louisiana Long-Term Care Options”