Succession Planning in Ruston, LA
Founded by Louisiana natives and lifelong friends Rob Garner and Ethan Hunt, NeLA Title Company brings together decades of legal experience with a deep commitment to the community. We understand estate planning can be overwhelming, and we are here to help.
Built on lasting relationships, local insight, and trusted expertise, our team is dedicated to making succession planning and transactions simple and secure. Whether you need help with power of attorney, will documentation or other estate planning matters, we’re here to support you throughout the entire process.
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Succession Services in Ruston, LA
Due to unique civil law in Louisiana, succession services are specific to our state, with similar services being called ‘probate’ elsewhere. We know this can be confusing, and are here to help you with every step of the process to protect your loved ones and your assets.
Types of Succession in Louisiana
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Testate Succession
This involves a valid will and helps verify who the beneficiaries are, proper. transfer of assets and who is responsible for handling the estate.
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Intestate Succession
This is when someone passes without a known will available, and where the state of Louisiana is who determines the estate inheritors.
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Small Succession
This is a simplified succession process only allowed by the state of Louisiana in certain situations, such as court involvement, time restraints, legal complexity or estate value.
We know the system can be confusing, and the answer for your needs may not always be clear. That’s where our team at NeLA Title comes in. We’ll help you navigate the process from the moment it’s needed until the estate is secured to the proper beneficiaries. If you don’t have the documents you need for a smooth transition in place, we can advise you on a succession plan that will best fit your individual and family needs.
FAQs About Estate Planning in Ruston, LA
Typically, No. We will retain a copy of your Will and other documents. We will give you all the originals. You are advised to keep these documents in a safe place and also alert your responsible parties where they can be found.
If you go into a coma, someone needs to be able to handle your affairs, like pay bills.
A Will is your last chance to control your assets. Plus, a Will can go a long way towards eliminating stress and disagreement between those who love you.
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Additional Services
We also offer 1031 exchange guidance for tax-deferred property transfers and provide professional notary services in the Ruston area.
1031 Exchanges
We have experience facilitating 1031 Exchanges, also known as a "like kind exchange." These tax-deferred exchanges, under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, allow a property owner to transition from one real estate investment to another real estate investment of equal or greater value and to defer income taxes if certain requirements are met. We have represented individuals, partnerships and corporations in Section 1031 exchanges in both real property, as well as inherently permanent structures.
Notary Services
We are a duly commissioned Notaries, allowing us to draft, prepare, and execute affidavits, acknowledgements and authentic acts. We maintain a strong personal commitment to staying up-to-date on the ever-changing laws affecting notarial acts in order to remain proficient in their duty as public officials of the State of Louisiana.