Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

my dad died and we wrote up a will which louisiana says is not valid, becuse its 3 pages and he only signd the las part with notary, what else whould i need// je ;fet evertjomg to me, his only heir. what did we possibly do or not do that makes this will invalid?


Asked on 9/18/10, 7:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

I would have to see the will but aid it is handwritten -it needed to be signed and dated on each page. If the notary verified that the entire document were his intentions the notary was supposed to have witnesses signatures along with his notarial signature. However if there is no will-any property goes to the heirs. If you are the only heir there should be noproblem, you must file an intestate succession and be placedin possession. Even if there had been a valid will-succession would still have to be filed.

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Answered on 9/24/10, 5:34 am
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

As the only heir, you get everything and a will is unnecessary. That is you get all your "father owned, or his interest in property." If he was married for a long time there is the question of community property and usufruct rights of the surviving spouse.

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Answered on 9/25/10, 8:50 am


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