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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Louisiana Probate document in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the 'Probate No.' and 'Judicial District Court' sections at the top of the form. Ensure you enter the correct parish and state information.
  3. In the 'Succession Of' section, write the name of the deceased individual. This is crucial for identifying the probate case.
  4. Complete the petition details, including information about the decedent's death, domicile, and testament. Attach any necessary documents like the Affidavit of Death.
  5. Fill out sections regarding heirs, property descriptions, and liabilities. Be thorough in listing all assets and debts to ensure compliance with Louisiana law.
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In Louisiana, if someone has more than $125,000 of assets, theyll have to file a succession in probate court. For those with less than $125,000 of assets, they can bypass court using something called as Small Succession Affidavit.
Generally, a decedents estate goes through succession or probate in Louisiana if the estate is worth $125,000 or more, regardless of whether the decedent died with a will (testate) or without a will (intestate). The value of the estate is different from the value of the decedents assets.
As such, a revocable living trust is really the only way to avoid probate and protect privacy in Louisiana.
Generally, you can expect the probate process in Louisiana to take six months to a year, with a longer timeline for more complicated estates.
In Louisiana, this fee is typically 2.5% of the estates value. For example, if the estate is worth $500,000, the executor may receive $12,500. Attorney fees. Hiring an attorney is likely to be another major portion of the costs.

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The probate process can take up to 12 months, from the date of the persons death to the estate being distributed. It may take less time, but even simple estates usually take at least six months to complete probate. Once a grant of probate has been issued, it should take six weeks for the estate to be distributed.

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