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Commonly Asked Questions about Louisiana Affidavits

While its legally possible to handle a succession in Louisiana without an attorney, the risks and potential complications may outweigh the cost of legal representation.
For purposes of this Part, an affidavit means an oath or affirmation signed by the affiant before a notary public, or before a deputy registrar of voters or two residents of the parish who sign as witnesses to the registrants signature. Acts 1976, No. 697, 1, eff.
Since there are no probate courts in Louisiana, you must file the affidavit for small succession at the district court in the judicial district of the succession.
To initiate a Louisiana succession, several documents are typically required. These may include: Death certificate: A certified copy of the decedents death certificate is required to initiate a succession. Will: If the decedent left a valid will, a copy of the will must be filed with the court.
The following information is required to be included in the Affidavit of Small Succession: The parish where the affidavit is being filed. A signed affidavit. The date of the death of the decedent and the domicile at the time of death. That the decedent died with no will. The decedents marital status.
Information Included: The affidavit of service includes essential information such as the date and time of service, the location where the service occurred, a description of the person served, details about the documents served, the method of service used, and the identity of the person who served the documents.
An appropriate oath for completing the sworn statement may be administered as follows: 1. Do you swear (or affirm) that the statements you have made are the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth (so help you God)? 2. The person administering the oath must sign his own name.
In Louisiana, you may decide between hiring a notary public or an attorney to help you with your succession needs. Notary publics who are not attorneys must pass a test given by the courts to show that they are proficient in legal matters that are within the scope of their authority.