Louisiana Forced Heirship Attorney
Louisiana is the only state in the United States with forced heirship laws. These laws protect certain children from being completely disinherited, regardless of what a will says. If you are drafting an estate plan or dealing with a succession that involves forced heirs, understanding these laws is essential.
What Is Forced Heirship in Louisiana
Under Louisiana law, certain children are called forced heirs and are legally entitled to a portion of a parent's estate — called the forced portion — that cannot be taken away by will.
Who Qualifies as a Forced Heir
- •Children under the age of 24 at the time of the parent's death
- •Children of any age who are permanently incapacitated and unable to care for themselves
- •Grandchildren whose parent predeceased the decedent and who would have been 23 or younger
What the Forced Portion Requires
- •One forced heir: at least one-fourth of the estate
- •Two or more forced heirs: at least one-half of the estate
How Richard Can Help
Whether you are creating an estate plan that must account for forced heirs, or you believe your forced heirship rights are being violated in a succession, Richard Wolff provides clear, practical legal guidance across all of Louisiana — virtually.
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