Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

My Grandmother passed away in Lafeyette La in july-2010 and she had 5 children but 3 are deseased. There is no will but she have a house and the land the house is on. I would like to know if the deceased children's child would get there mothers half of the house and the land????


Asked on 12/13/10, 1:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

No will and 5 children. The estate is split 5 ways unless there is a grandfather. Since you did not mention him, I assume he is not involved. If any of the 3 deceased children have children, then those children divide their parent's 1/5th interest equally.

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Answered on 12/18/10, 3:59 pm


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