Louisiana Successions Attorney

In other states, the transmission of a person’s assets to his or her heirs is generally referred to as the process of “probate.” In Louisiana, the process is called a succession.

Upon a person’s death, a succession is generally required, even in situations involving a trust. The succession process involves the filing of the deceased person’s will with the court and the transfer of the person’s assets to his or her heirs in accordance with the terms of the will. If a person dies without a will, the person’s assets are generally transferred to the person’s legal heirs, as defined by Louisiana law.

Joseph W. Mengis has handled hundreds of successions over the course of his career. As a result of his experience, Mr. Mengis can guide you or your family through the process in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Successions Attorney

Mr. Mengis has taught the successions portion of the Louisiana bar examination review course for graduating law school students since 2003. He also speaks on the topic of successions more than ten (10) times each year at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by the state’s law schools for practicing attorneys.

For more information, contact probate and succession attorney Joseph Mengis.

From our offices in Baton Rouge, probate lawyer Joseph Mengis serves clients throughout Louisiana, including Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, New Orleans, Covington, Mandeville, Hammond, Metairie, and East Baton Rouge Parish.