Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana

Successions & Trust

My husband died February, 2007. We have one minor daughter. I am going through a succession because I want to sell the home and property (which is all we own and owe). My question is, will my daughter have a trust, how much is her portion, and will I be incharge of the trust. I was planning to put the proceeds of the property on another home for us.


Asked on 1/07/09, 11:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: Successions & Trust

Unless your husband wrote a will your daughter is the "naked owner" of your husband's half-interest in the community property. This ownership is subject to your usufruct (which is similar to a life-estate in other states) which expires on your death or remarriage. You may need the Court's permission to use the money but purchasing a home would probably be permitted.

Contact an experienced trusts & estates lawyer.

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Answered on 1/09/09, 1:06 pm


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