by Julia Todd | Nov 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
How to help us help you! For many years I have said I would write a book entitled: “How to Talk to a Lawyer.” Since I haven’t gotten around to writing that book yet, here are a few simple things to help us help you. Be specific Complete worksheets Don’t wait... by Julia Todd | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Income and LLCs: Do I have to give my kids their part of the income of our family LLC? We see quite a few Limited Liability Companies in which Mom and Dad include the kids as part of their estate plan. There is nothing wrong with that, and often is a great way to have... by Julia Todd | Aug 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Usufruct vs. Right of Habitation- What’s the Difference? Because of the old laws of forced heirship, usufruct was a common appearance in wills. Typically a spouse would leave his portion of the property to the kids, subject to the usufruct of the... by Julia Todd | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is the most important estate planning document? Most people would say a will. But consider three scenarios: Delores and Rob had wills leaving everything to each other and then to their three children. Rob dies, leaving everything to Delores. Delores develops... by Julia Todd | Jun 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Freedom is Not Free- thoughts on July 4, 2022 “Freedom is not free” is used to express our gratitude to the many members of the military for their risks and sacrifices in safeguarding our democracy. In Shreveport-Bossier we are so fortunate to have Barksdale Air Force...