Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

my mom passed away, owned 1/3 of a family house (her bro owns the other 2/3) i know i need to open succession and put it in my name first. what happens after that though? he did say he wanted to sell and that's fine but hes sneaky and I'm young and I do not want him to pull a fast one on me. what is suppose to happen from there? any help would be much appreciated!!


Asked on 7/09/12, 9:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Maguire James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law

It is correct that you would have to open your mother's succession, and be recognized as the legal owner of her interests in the property.

Once that is done, the property could not be sold without your participation.

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Answered on 7/09/12, 9:11 am


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