Wills, Successions, and Probate Litigation

New Orleans wills, succession, and probate attorney

No matter what your age, planning for the future and communicating that plan with your heirs is important. At the Law Office of Randy P. Russell, LLC, we assist you in making informed decisions regarding your will, estate planning and administration, succession, and probate litigation.

As your hometown law firm, we continue to work with you through the years so as Louisiana law or family situations change, so does your will. Our law offices serve New Orleans metro, North Shore, South Shore, and Lake Pontchartrain parishes.

Providing legal advice on simple wills

Creating a will is a process individuals or couples often put off because it seems complicated.  At the legal office of Randy P. Russell, we understand that each situation is unique.  Through careful thought and planning we take into consideration:

Property and estate value Type of property Debts of the estate Multiple marriages and family relationships

Business considerations State and federal tax laws Many other factors

We guide you through each step so your will and estate clearly communicates your wishes to your heirs. This preparation eliminates uncertainty upon your death helps your heirs avoid a heavy tax burden, and succession and probate litigation. When you work with Attorney Randy Russell, the firm provides you with complete estate administration services tailored to your needs. We can—

Conduct property holdings appraisals Develop an inventory of assets Pay debts or liabilities Distribute assets to beneficiaries

Provide instructions on your funeral or burial wishes Instructions designees on the use of powers of attorney Guide your executor to properly fulfill the role

If you do not have a proper will, then the automatic succession articles of the Louisiana Civil Code take over. This means that without a plan, your family members and heirs are subject to the probate court’s decisions about how debts are paid and assets are distributed—and to whom.

Offering experienced succession and probate litigation services

Louisiana probate litigation is referred to as succession. Our law office represents the heirs or the executors to protect the parties involved and make sure the succession process is handled correctly. We confidently litigate proceedings when there is a dispute regarding the will.

Randy Russell is an experienced probate lawyer. He represents clients through the often difficult probate court and litigates if necessary to resolve differences to the satisfaction of our clients.

Reliable, professional resolutions

Contact us today at the Law Office of Randy P. Russell, LLC or call 888-342-7206 for your estate planning. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you, review your situation, and develop an estate administrative plan for your needs as your advocate and legal representation.

Serving New Orleans metro area, North Shore, and South Shore

 

Orleans Parish Saint Bernard Parish Lake Pontchartrain area

Jefferson Parish Saint Tammany Parish