— For Out-of-State Heirs —
Inherited Louisiana Property From Out of State?
Louisiana’s civil-law system surprises everyone who didn’t grow up here. We open ancillary successions, recover suspended mineral royalties, and clear inherited real estate — handled entirely remotely. You never travel to Louisiana.
— What We Handle —
Louisiana Inheritances, Resolved Remotely
Ancillary Succession
Property in Two States
When the estate’s primary probate is in another state but there’s Louisiana property, you need an ancillary Louisiana succession. We open it in the correct parish and coordinate with your home-state probate.
Mineral Rights
Suspended-Royalty Recovery
Operators suspend royalty payments until Louisiana succession clears. We file in the parish of the mineral interest and unlock the payments owed to you — commonly for heirs in Texas, Florida, and Georgia.
Real Estate
Clear Title to Inherited Property
Inherited a house, camp, or land in Louisiana? We deliver a recordable Judgment of Possession so you can sell, refinance, or hold it with clean title.
— Entirely Remote —
No Travel. No Surprises.
We work by phone, email, and e-signature. You provide a few documents and sign one notarized verification in front of any notary near you. We draft every pleading, file electronically, and deliver certified copies wherever they need to go — your bank, a title company, or the oil and gas operator holding your royalties.
Flat fee, quoted in writing before you sign. We also handle forced-heirship analysis for estates with minor or younger children.
Why heirs choose Pelican
• Handled 100% remotely — you never travel
• Mineral-rights & ancillary succession specialty
• All 64 Louisiana parishes
• 14-day average close
• Flat fee, no retainer
• Handled 100% remotely — you never travel
• Mineral-rights & ancillary succession specialty
• All 64 Louisiana parishes
• 14-day average close
• Flat fee, no retainer
— Common Questions —
Out-of-State Heir FAQs.
I live in another state — do I need a Louisiana attorney?
Yes. Louisiana property must clear a Louisiana succession, governed by the Civil Code. We handle it remotely so you never travel.
My royalties are suspended. How long does it take?
Most ancillary mineral successions close in roughly 14 business days once we have the documents; then the operator can release suspended royalties.
What documents do you need from me?
Typically the death certificate, the will if there is one, a list of Louisiana assets, and the heirs' information. We guide you through it.
— 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.