Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate Administration
Elder Law/Estate Planning/Probate
Blanchard Walker is pleased to offer comprehensive elder law, estate planning, and probate services to individuals and families throughout North Louisiana, including Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, Monroe, Mansfield, Ruston, and Alexandria. Whether we are assisting a client by drafting a will, creating a living will, or probating an estate, we offer quality legal representation with care and compassion.
Estate Planning
The goal of estate planning is to help people achieve a smooth transfer of assets to their intended parties while minimizing liability for estate taxes and other adverse financial consequences. Blanchard Walker's estate planning lawyers handle a wide range of estate planning matters, including:
- Wills and trusts
- Personal and estate plans
- Powers of attorney
- Prenuptial agreements
- Family limited liability companies and family limited partnerships
- Planning for family financial needs
Probate Administration
Our lawyers provide comprehensive representation to clients throughout the entire probate process. We assist clients with all matters necessary for the probate of an estate including notification requirements, gathering and distribution of assets, and filing of required legal documents and forms (including state and federal tax returns). Our attorneys focus on the legal details involved in the probate process so clients can focus on family and friends during difficult times.
Elder Law Services
Our attorneys are honored to serve families. Elder law services not only defend the rights and dignity of elder family members, they also relieve pressure that is often found in families that have not planned for difficult medical decisions and quality of life issues.
Some of the elder law services provided by Blanchard Walker attorneys include:
- Powers of attorney
- Living wills (advance directives)
- Asset protection
- Medicaid planning
- Long-term care insurance
Blanchard Walker attorneys with experience in these areas include:
