Note: Court and redecoration costs vary by parish and are charged in addition to attorney fees.
Small Succession:
This is a simple succession that meets the qualification to be opened non-judicially as a “small succession” under Louisiana Law. This is available for estates with a property value less than $75,000 and for which no administration of the estate is necessary.
Simple Possession – Single or Joint
This is a succession in which the court renders judgment of possession in favor of the petitioner without the need for administration. This is the most common manner in which successions are handled. Although a court proceeding is needed, we can usually complete the proceeding in just a few days once the pleadings are drafted and executed. The court issues a judgment of possession, which acts to transfer ownership of the decedent’s property decedent’s property to his/her heirs or another individual.
Simple Possession – Appointment of Administrator
This is a succession in which the court renders judgment of possession in favor of an individual who has been appointed as administrator of the estate. A succession is handled in this manner when the estate has a significant amount of debts that must be paid, the whereabouts of all heirs or legatees are unknown, or a creditor has paid the debts of the estate. The court issues a judgment of possession in favor of the administrator, which acts to transfer ownership of the decedent’s property to his/her heirs or another individual, who will then manage the affairs of the estate per court order.
Testate Simple Possession:
This is a succession where there is a Last Will and Testament that will be probated and possession is to be directly rendered without the need for administration. Although a court proceeding is needed, we can usually complete the entire proceeding in just a few days once the pleadings are drafted and executed. The court issues a judgment of possession, which acts to transfer ownership of the decedent’s property to his/her heirs or another individual.