Attorneys that focus on estate and probate law in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana help clients resolve all facets of planning for the conservation and disposition of estates. Estate and probate lawyers must understand the state and federal tax burdens that apply to this area of the law. Estate and probate lawyers prepare the legal instruments to accomplish the estate plans including drafting and executing wills, administering formal and summary estates, including tax related matters. Attorneys also engage in probate litigation including will contests or will or trust construction suits in probate court.
National Association of Estate Planners and Councils - NAEPC is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as estate planning law specialists.
ACTEC is a fellowship of attorneys seeking to improve trust, estate and tax laws, as well as the procedures and ethics of attorneys who work in those fields. Many of the top trust and estate attorneys belong to this respected organization.
Lawyer Referral Service in Baton Rouge - The Baton Rouge Bar Association (BRBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) for East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish and the surrounding areas. In exchange for a $50 consultation fee, you will be referred to a local attorney experienced in the needed practice area for a 30 minute consultation at no additional charge. During the consultation, you can discuss the case with the attorney and the fees needed for additional representation. Call the LRIS directly for more information 225-344-9926.