Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana
is a will legal if not all children are named in will. 4 were omited from will in louisiana.
Asked on 1/02/12, 4:22 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
James Maguire
James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law
The will does not have to mention or leave assets to children, unless they are forced hers (under 24 or disabled) at the time of the testator's death.
Answered on 1/02/12, 4:25 pm
Charlton Ogden
Taggart Morton, LLC
The will may be legal, but the ommision of children may not be, depending on whether the children are the legal forced heirs of the decedent
Answered on 1/04/12, 1:42 pm
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