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Louisiana Estate Planning Drafting Software

Louisiana's civil law tradition makes estate planning unique compared to all other states. Forced heirship provisions may require a portion of the estate to pass to children, and the usufruct system provides lifetime use rights. Documents often require authentic act execution before a notary.

Quick Facts

State Estate Tax
None
Small Estate Threshold
$125,000
Property System
Community Property

Practice Snapshot for Louisiana Attorneys

Estate planning in Louisiana is shaped by community property rules. These rules make asset characterization and spousal rights central to drafting and funding decisions. There is no state estate tax. Small estate procedures are available for estates up to $125,000.

Local practitioners routinely navigate: Civil law tradition (unique in US), Community property state, Forced heirship provisions, and Usufruct rights for surviving spouse.

Common Louisiana filings and forms include: Louisiana Notarial Will (Authentic Act), Louisiana Procuration (Power of Attorney), Louisiana Living Declaration, and Usufruct Declaration. Key Louisiana statutory touchpoints include: Louisiana Civil Code, Forced heirship provisions, Community property regime, and Usufruct rights.

Key Considerations for Louisiana Attorneys

  • Civil law tradition (unique in US)
  • Community property state
  • Forced heirship provisions
  • Usufruct rights for surviving spouse
  • Authentic acts for certain documents

Louisiana-Specific Documents

State-specific drafting language and formatting aligned with Louisiana statutes and local recording practices.

Core drafting set

  • Revocable living trust
  • Pour-over will
  • Durable power of attorney
  • Advance health care directive
  • HIPAA authorization
  • Deed templates aligned to local recording rules
  • Certification of trust

State forms and filings

  • Louisiana Notarial Will (Authentic Act)
  • Louisiana Procuration (Power of Attorney)
  • Louisiana Living Declaration
  • Usufruct Declaration

Louisiana Estate Planning Laws

  • Louisiana Civil Code
  • Forced heirship provisions
  • Community property regime
  • Usufruct rights

What Statular Offers Louisiana Attorneys

Document Automation

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Client Questionnaires

Branded client portal with secure questionnaires that sync directly into your drafting interview.

80+ Document Types

Comprehensive library including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, deeds, and client materials.

Secure Cloud Storage

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Core Documents

  • Revocable Living Trust
  • Pour-Over Will
  • Durable Power of Attorney
  • Advance Healthcare Directive
  • HIPAA Authorization
  • Grant Deed & Quitclaim Deed
  • Certification of Trust
  • Asset Schedules
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