Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

Is an Affidavit of Death and Heirship always required to open a succession in the state of Louisiana. What if you are not sure of the person's death time, can that be left blank (I'm trying to establish heirship from my great-great grandfather to me. I know grandmother and mother's death). Does the Succession document require all death dates also?


Asked on 5/22/16, 2:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Maguire James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law

The Affidavit is necessary to open a succession. The exact date of death isn't needed. You can just say "John Smith died on or about May 22, 2016."

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Answered on 5/22/16, 3:13 pm


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