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The Louisiana living trust form is a document that dictates how a person’s assets are to be managed during their lifetime and after death. What is most beneficial about this particular arrangement is that a Living Trust bypasses the court-administered probate process (delegation of a deceased person’s property, real estate, and other assets). The creator of…

A Louisiana landlord’s notice to enter alerts a tenant or tenants of a property that the landlord will be coming on to the property in the future. Louisiana law does not specify how much notice is required, or specify all purposes for which a landlord may come onto the property. However, the landlord’s ability to access the…

A Louisiana non-compete agreement is a contract that limits a person’s ability to refrain from working in a similar business. The non-compete must include the geographical areas, mentioning the parishes or localities specifically, and cannot be longer than a period of 2 years. Laws Legally Enforceable? Specific Language Car Salespersons (prohibited) Attorneys (prohibited) Continued Employment…

A Louisiana notary acknowledgment form is a statement attached to a document certifying the authenticity of the signatures therein. Typically used when notarizing a legal document, an acknowledgment form is completed by a notary public once they have performed the necessary duties. These duties include verifying the identity of each signer and ensuring that they…

A Louisiana voter registration form permits eligible Louisiana residents to vote in any upcoming election. These forms must be completed and submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to any election. Voters have the option of registering online through the Louisiana Secretary of State’s web portal but must complete this process twenty (20) days prior…

The Louisiana revocable living trust is a legal agreement wherein a person (Grantor) places assets and property to continue to use during their lifetime along with instructions for distribution after they die. Unlike a Last Will and Testament, the contents of a revocable living trust remain under the control of the appointed Trustee, instead of a…

Louisiana name change forms can be used by a resident to legally change their name and update their identification. To request a name change, they must submit a petition to their parish court with the accompanying fee. However, if an individual wishes to adopt their spouse’s surname after marriage, they need only file their marriage…

A Louisiana Do Not Resuscitate (DNR or DNAR) order form instructs any medical professional dealing with a patient not to resuscitate them in the event that they enter cardiac arrest. This document is issued by the patient’s doctor after consulting with the patient or their authorized representative. In Louisiana, the DNR order is included in the Louisiana…

A Louisiana security deposit demand letter is sent by a tenant to a landlord who is withholding a security deposit past the state-mandated period. Following the termination of a lease, the landlord will have one (1) month to return the deposit to the tenant at their current address. Should the landlord wish to retain any portion…

Louisiana employment contracts are documents that outline the work agreement between an employer and an employee. The employee’s wages, payment schedule, duration of employment, and any vacation pay/benefits must all be outlined within the agreement. Furthermore, the employer may request the employee to agree to a non-disclosure and/or non-compete agreement. Having a written contract gives both…