Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

Divorced Father of 3 minor children recently died without a will. Who should open probate?


Asked on 6/25/10, 3:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Just for correctness, if there is no will there is nothing to probate. Assuming Louisiana law applies, without a will his children would inherit everything. Therefore whomever has custody of the children would open the succession.

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Answered on 6/26/10, 6:38 am


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