Last Will and Testament
Estate Planning Basics: Three conversations every Louisiana family should have
One of the most common estate planning mistakes isn’t about missing paperwork… it’s about missing conversations.
One of the most common estate planning mistakes isn’t about missing paperwork… it’s about missing conversations.
Recently, I had the privilege of helping a gracious elderly woman with her legal needs, alongside her equally kind daughter, who accompanied her every step of the way.
Jean and Robert came to me with honest questions and a little uncertainty. They sought genuine answers tailored to their lives, rather than one-size-fits-all advice.
Recently, I received a call from Clarice about a matter that was both urgent and deeply personal. Her family wanted to finalize an adult adoption so her elderly grandfather could legally adopt his stepdaughter.
Meeting Michael Calogero for the first time isn’t as simple as meeting a man – you also meet his family.
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Sometimes, clients want to leave gifts for what I call their ‘super-extended family’ – their community. This could come in the form of a charitable donation to a church, beloved charity, or organization.
Are you getting close to retirement? Are you just creating your young family? Are you a young professional just starting out? Are you a person with loved ones? If you answered yes to any of the questions, estate planning, especially drafting a last will and testament, should be a priority for your future.
In Estate Planning, families are at the center of everything. But when a family member’s better judgment is clouded by vices – specifically drug or alcohol addiction – the task of managing an estate can become fraught with conflict.
I met with Ms. Linda and her son, a retired military veteran who cut his career short to care for his mother. She was intent on setting about creating a Last Will and Testament and Power of Attorney document. Ms. Linda’s son knew about honor, having participated in numerous missions. And that extended to his instinct to honor and care for his mom.