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Free guides, checklists, and tools to help you understand your Louisiana succession.
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For Executors
If you’re the named executor or considering applying for letters
Most Popular · PDF · 6 pp
Executor Checklist
20-step PDF across 4 phases: documents, valuation, filing, distribution. Email-gated.
Reference · PDF · 11 pp
First Consultation Questions
40 questions that matter: what to ask any Louisiana succession attorney, what they’ll ask you, and how to prepare.
For Heirs & Family Members
If you’ve inherited (or might inherit) Louisiana property
Self-Diagnostic · 6 questions
Eligibility Quiz
6 quick questions tell you whether you need a full succession or qualify for a Small Succession Affidavit. Saves $1,500–$3,000 in some cases.
Q&A Reference · PDF · 22 pp
Probate FAQ Booklet
50 Q&A in plain English across 5 chapters: basics, process, forced heirship, costs, special situations. Reference for the whole succession process.
For Mineral-Rights Heirs
If you’ve inherited Louisiana oil & gas, mineral, or royalty interests
Interactive · No signup
Mineral Rights Calculator
Estimate suspended royalty value from inherited Louisiana mineral interests. Inputs: parish, interest %, years since death, average monthly royalty. No signup, instant answer.
Service Page · No download
Mineral Rights Service Page
Full overview of how we handle Louisiana mineral-rights successions, including Haynesville Shale royalty suspensions and multi-parish chain-of-title problems.
For Everyone
The complete reference library
PDF · 61 pp
The Louisiana Succession Handbook
61-page plain-English reference. Civil-law concepts, parish procedure, statutory citations, case studies.
PDF · 22 pp
Probate FAQ Booklet
50 Q&A in plain English. Quick-reference companion to the Handbook.
PDF · 31 pp · For professionals
State of Louisiana Succession Law 2026
Annual report — data, trends, outlook. For CPAs, FAs, and referring attorneys.
PDF · 12 pp · Printable
Mailable Probate Booklet
Compact print-ready version of the Handbook. For mailing to family members.
Why we give this away free
Louisiana succession is one of the more confusing areas of law for non-lawyers. Most people don’t need to read a 61-page handbook before hiring us — they need a quick answer to a specific question. These resources exist so you can get that answer without filling out an intake form. If you decide we’re the right fit for your matter, you’ll know that going in. If you decide to DIY or hire someone else, that’s fine too. The resources are yours either way.
Reference
- Louisiana Succession Glossary — plain-language definitions of every term you’ll encounter
- Frequently Asked Questions — quick answers to the most common questions
- How It Works — the 14-day succession process, step by step
- Pricing — our flat-fee tiers explained
- All 64 Louisiana Parishes — statewide coverage map
- Pelican vs. Hourly Firms — side-by-side comparison
In-Depth Guides
- How to Open a Succession in Louisiana: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Louisiana Forced Heirship Explained
- Louisiana Small Succession Affidavit: When You Don’t Need a Court
- Usufruct and Naked Ownership in Louisiana
- Inheriting Louisiana Property From Out of State
- Louisiana Succession With a Will vs. Without a Will
- Community Property and Louisiana Successions
- How Much Does a Louisiana Succession Cost?
- Real Estate Closing Stalled by a Louisiana Succession?
- Louisiana Succession Documents Checklist
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