A: Most estates must go through succession, but assets placed in Trusts or with designated beneficiaries (such as life insurance) may bypass the process.
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Estate planning is essential for securing your future and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. WJ Blanchard Law provides bespoke estate planning services to meet the unique needs of each client, whether you require a basic Will or a complex Trust structure.
Our firm can draft Wills that clearly outline how you want your assets distributed after your death. This ensures that your loved ones receive their designated portion of your estate. By letting our Metairie estate planning lawyer create a Revocable or Irrevocable Trust, you can provide financial security for your family while minimizing or eliminating the time they’ll spend in probate court.
A Testamentary Trust manages distribution for minors and dependent heirs. This option allows parents to designate when their children receive regular allotments of funds from the Trust and at what age. Our Louisiana estate attorney can also structure Special Needs Trusts to protect government benefits for disabled beneficiaries.
Our attorney can prepare Financial Powers of Attorney that authorize trusted individuals to handle important financial matters in the event you are unable to handle them on your own. WJ Blanchard Law can also draft Medical Powers of Attorney that ensure important healthcare decisions conform to your wishes in the event that you are incapacitated.
A Living Will can provide guidance and directives on your wishes for end-of-life medical care. By exploring these options, you can ensure that your wishes are followed during your life and after your death.
Planning for your future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your assets and ensure that your loved ones are provided for after you are gone. Whether you need assistance drafting or updating your Will, setting up a Trust, or working with another estate planning tool, WJ Blanchard Law can provide guidance and legal representation.
Our Louisiana estate planning lawyer, Attorney Wesley Blanchard, is a lifelong resident of the New Orleans Metro area. He is committed to serving clients across Louisiana by offering exceptional estate planning guidance and delivering tailored strategies to address comprehensive estate planning needs.
Life is unpredictable, but your future doesn’t have to be. Our estate planning services help you protect what matters most, no matter what.
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We are here for you. Our firm is big enough to handle large cases and small enough to be personal with our clients.
We have the experience and expertise to help guide you through any legal matter.
We value our clients and will go the extra mile to assist you in the legal process.
Attorney Wesley Blanchard has deep roots in Louisiana and a strong commitment to providing personal, results-driven legal services. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans in 2008, where he earned the distinction of being an Outstanding Political Science Graduate, he went on to pursue his law degree at Loyola University New Orleans.
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