Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana
Hi, I am one of the three heirs to property left behind by my deceased parents. A succession is being done by my brother and his lawyer. I have not be kept informed. I researched and found out there is a judge meeting with them about the succession today. I sent a letter telling the judge my requests about the succession. I called the judge's office today and was told by a secretary that the judge cannot consider the letter in the case. She said I must "file a motion" and "enter into record." How do I do this to have the judge consider my request in this matter? I cannot afford a lawyer or to travel from where I live in Pennsylvania to go to court in Louisiana. Thank you for your help. Clarence
2 Answers from Attorneys
If you wish to contest the manner of division you will need a lawyer. If a will was done, the court will follow the desires expressed. If no will, the estate will be divided equally between the heirs. If debts are left they will pay those first before division of estate.
I assume you know the docket number of the succession, so send a letter to the clerk of court and request that you be notified of any and all filings in the case as well as all other documents. Ask the clerk to file the letter into the record of the successions. Send another letter to the clerk and ask that it be put into the conveyance and mortgage records. The letter should refer to the succession(s) docket number(s) and inform all that you are an heir. The filings will cost you money. So, without a lawyer you take your chances. Since you cannot afford one and you cannot come to Louisiana, you will be at the mercy of your brother, and if the property and debts of the succession(s) are not correct, you will have to live with them as filed and attested to by your brother.
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