When a Louisiana couple decides to part ways, one of the pressing questions is, "Who gets the family cabin?" This decision becomes particularly important in high-asset divorces where emotions often run high. Community property principle In the Pelican State, community...
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Understanding the impact of serious bike accidents
If you are like many cyclists, you enjoy getting some fresh air and exercise each time you hit the road. However, when you are the victim of a bike accident, that pleasure can quickly turn to pain as your serious injuries profoundly impact you physically, emotionally...
What can happen to your body after a serious car accident?
Regrettably, Louisiana has a rate of fatal car crashes that is higher than 45 other states in the country according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Even when a motor vehicle accident does not prove fatal, the survivors may deal with...
Effective estate planning tips for blended families
Estate planning can be a complex and sensitive topic, especially for blended families, or families where one or both partners have children from previous relationships. These family structures warrant careful estate planning to ensure the security and harmony of all...
Special considerations when facing a high-asset divorce
Divorce becomes even more complex when a couple shares significant assets. You may face this situation if you own a business, real estate holdings, extensive investments or other valuables. Understanding the unique considerations of high-asset divorce can help you...
How can you cope emotionally after a car accident?
A car accident can leave you with serious injuries that take an extended period of time to recover from. These physical injuries may prevent you from going back to work and taking care of certain tasks at home. While you may have incurred physical injuries in a car...
What a basic Louisiana estate plan should include
Creating a comprehensive estate plan helps ensure that your wishes come to fruition after your death. It also helps you maintain control over certain affairs in the event that you suffer incapacitation. In Louisiana, an estate plan should include several key...
How can undue influence harm an older adult’s estate?
Elderly people, with their accumulated assets, are often vulnerable to undue influence. This manipulation, if unchecked, can wreak havoc on an older adult's estate, jeopardizing their financial security and legacy. There are many ways in which undue influence can harm...
4 complexities of owning a business and divorcing
When a marriage faces dissolution, and one or both spouses own a business, the road to separation is more intricate. Divorces involving business interests bring forth a unique set of challenges and considerations that demand careful attention. 1. Valuing the business...
What if you get cut by glass in your food at a restaurant?
A pleasant restaurant meal becomes a distressing experience if you find yourself with a mouthful of glass. This unforeseen hazard may trigger feelings of panic, inflict pain and potentially lead to injury. Knowing how to react in such situations helps ensure your...