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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Louisiana Affidavit of Small Succession in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the decedent's marital status, address at the time of death, date of death, and Social Security Number. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for processing.
  3. Designate the parish where the decedent resided. This helps in identifying jurisdiction for legal matters.
  4. In the declaration section, confirm that all statements regarding the decedent's estate are true. This includes affirming that there was no will and that the estate value does not exceed $50,000.
  5. List each heir’s name, address, Social Security Number, and relation to the decedent. If there are more than four heirs, attach a supplementary list.
  6. Complete sections for any surviving spouse and preparer details. Ensure all signatures are included as required.
  7. Attach a descriptive list of property owned by the decedent and ensure notarization before submission.

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Understanding the Succession Process The original Last Will Testament, if one existed. The name of the executor named in the testament. A list of heirs. An accounting of assets. Debts owed by the decedent. Bills, bank statements, and receipts that arrive after death.
After a loved one dies, you want to settle his estate as quickly and efficiently as possible. Many people turn to professionals for help to avoid succession complications or problems. In Louisiana, you may decide between hiring a notary public or an attorney to help you with your succession needs.
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.
In Louisiana, you can complete a succession (commonly known as probate in other states) without an attorney, but it can be a complex and legally intricate process.
The small succession process involves filing a small succession affidavit with the court, which includes a sworn descriptive list of assets and other required information. Once the affidavit is approved, the heirs can transfer the property and assets without the need for a court-supervised probate process.