Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana
Louisiana Wills
We are a married couple in Louisiana with a minor child looking to create wills for both of us. Are we limited to a certain type of will because we live in LA? Are these wills offered on the lawguru site for purchase and what are they titled? Thanks.
Asked on 9/27/06, 9:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Maguire
James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law
Re: Louisiana Wills
Louisiana had two types of wills: olographic and notarial. An olographic will is hand-written. The only formal requirements are that it be written, dated and signed by the testator.
The second type is a more formal will. It is signed before a notary public and two witnesses.
Since you have a minor child, I would highly recommend that you have an attorney prepare the will, so that the minor's interests can be protected.
Answered on 9/28/06, 10:38 am
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