— For Executors & Administrators —
Named Executor? Here's Your Louisiana Roadmap.
Being named executor (or administrator) of a Louisiana succession is a real legal responsibility — with court filings, statutory deadlines, and family expectations all landing on you. We handle the legal mechanics so you don’t have to.
— What Lands on the Executor —
The Duties You're Now Responsible For
Step one
Open the Succession
File the Petition for Possession (or administration) in the parish of the decedent’s domicile, with the death certificate, the will if there is one, and the heirs identified.
Step two
Inventory the Estate
Prepare a Detailed Descriptive List of every asset and debt — immovable property, accounts, mineral interests, vehicles — valued as of the date of death.
Step three
Settle Debts & Heirs
Address creditors, confirm heirship (including any forced heirs), and account for usufruct and community-property rules before anything is distributed.
Step four
Obtain the Judgment
The court issues the Judgment of Possession — the document that legally transfers the estate to the heirs and lets banks, title companies, and operators release assets.
Step five
Distribute & Close
Record the judgment, deliver certified copies where they’re needed, and close the matter cleanly so there are no title problems years later.
Throughout
Stay Protected
An executor can face personal exposure for missteps. Working with a succession-focused attorney keeps you compliant with the Louisiana Civil Code at every step.
— How We Help —
We Do the Legal Work. You Sign Once.
Pelican handles successions and nothing else. We draft every pleading, file electronically in all 64 parishes, and keep the matter moving to a 14-day average close. You provide a few documents and sign one notarized verification — from any notary near you.
Flat fee, quoted in writing before you sign. No retainer, no hourly billing, no surprises.
What you get
• A written flat-fee quote within 24 hours
• 14-day average close on uncontested matters
• One notarized signature — we handle the rest
• Direct attorney access throughout
• Certified copies delivered where they’re needed
• A written flat-fee quote within 24 hours
• 14-day average close on uncontested matters
• One notarized signature — we handle the rest
• Direct attorney access throughout
• Certified copies delivered where they’re needed
— Common Questions —
Executor FAQs.
Do I have to be in Louisiana to serve as executor?
No. We handle the succession remotely and you sign one notarized document in front of any notary near you.
What if there's no will?
The estate is intestate and passes under the Louisiana Civil Code's default order. We handle intestate successions every day.
Can I be held personally liable?
An executor who mishandles the process can face exposure. Using a succession-focused attorney keeps you compliant and protected.
— Get Started Today —
Free Quote in 24 Hours.
Tell us about your situation. We respond within 2 business hours and send a written flat-fee quote within 24 hours — no obligation, no retainer.