Wills & Successions

Wills, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills

Whether you need a simple will or a more complex directive, the attorneys at Cummins-Fitts can help you make informed decisions and insure that your loved ones are provided for in accordance with your wishes. As family situations change, it is especially important to plan for future distribution of your property and care of your children in the event of your death.  In addition to wills, our attorneys also carefully draft Powers of Attorney and Advanced Medical Directives or “living wills” to meet each individual client’s needs and circumstances.

Successions

Often referred to in other states as “probate,” a Louisiana succession is the legal process by which the assets of a deceased person are transferred to heirs or legatees.  At Cummins-Fitts, we expertly guide our clients through process of administering an estate following the death of a loved one. We represent executors, administrators and trustees in successions of varying size and complexity. We also represent individuals in will contests and other disputes related to the succession of property.