Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

My husband owns a house that the bought with his late wife. She died when their child was 5 years old without leaving a will. Under Louisiana forced inheritance law, what percentage of the house does their son now own?


Asked on 9/11/10, 10:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

Their son is entitled to one-half of home.

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Answered on 9/17/10, 5:07 am
James Maguire James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law

One-fourth of his one-half, or one eighth.

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Answered on 9/17/10, 7:09 am


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