Understanding Forced Heirship and Disinheritance in Louisiana: What You Need to Know

Louisiana’s estate planning laws are unique compared to the rest of the United States, largely due to its system of forced heirship. This system, rooted in the state’s French and Spanish legal traditions, mandates that a portion of a deceased person’s estate must go to certain heirs. While forced heirship in Louisiana aims to protect […]


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