A home purchase is one of the most significant financial and legal decisions a person will make in his or her lifetime. This is an exciting step for many, but allowing emotions and excitement to be the reason a person makes a residential real estate decision is a...
Month: March 2019
By the numbers: the many costs of motor vehicle crashes
Among the many enormous changes in our society in the past century, traffic safety is one of the most positive. Back in 1913, there were 1.3 million cars on America’s roads – none of them equipped with safety features as we understand them today. While “only” 4,200...
How do intestate succession and testate succession differ?
The succession process, or the process of settling a deceased person’s estate and distributing his or her property, can be complicated for those grieving the recent loss of a loved one to understand. During the succession process, called probate in other parts of the...
Considerations when buying residential real estate with friends
A home purchase is a significant financial and legal decision. This is a major step for Louisiana adults, and there are certain precautions readers would be wise to take in order to ensure they do not accidentally expose themselves to potential financial loss and...
Serious drunk driving accident leads to personal injury
Drunk driving is a reckless, inexcusable behavior that places everyone on the road at risk for a serious or fatal injury. A recent accident in Louisiana emphasized the dangers of driving while under the influence and the impact it can have on innocent motorists. In...