Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Louisiana
A will states a particular named attorney to be "...attorney for my estate, as well as attorney for the Executor in performance of his duties". If such named attorney has passed away, and there is no longer a practice, how does that affect the will.
Asked on 9/26/15, 8:38 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
James Maguire
James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law
The attorney for the estate is chosen by the executor of the succession.
Naming an estate attorney in the will is not binding on the executor. He or she selects the attorney.
Answered on 9/26/15, 9:50 am
Adam Lambert
The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert
It has no effect at all on the will or the succession. While many people designate an attorney in their wills, those designations are not binding and the executor is not bound by it, regardless of whether the attorney is still practicing or not.
Answered on 9/26/15, 9:56 am
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