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Baton Rouge Estate Attorney Needed

Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:45 am
Posted by zx24
Member since May 2014
483 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:45 am
Does anyone have any recommendations for a Baton Rouge Estate Attorney to help setup a trust for my mom and her 3 kids? I’ve had a few friends who have gone through a nightmare lately with their siblings fighting over their parents wishes and assists. I want to make sure we have everything documented and planned out so when the time comes there are no questions on my mom’s wishes. My mom is feeling overwhelmed and doesn’t know where to start. Thanks in advance.

I’m assuming I should expect to pay at least $350 for these services.
Posted by idlewatcher
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:49 am to
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for my mom and her 3 kids?


Are you one of the 3 kids?
Posted by REB BEER
Laffy Yet
Member since Dec 2010
17827 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:54 am to
How big of an estate are we talking about and does she want specific stipulations for some of the kids to receive assets?

A detailed will may be all she needs.
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 11:55 am
Posted by CocomoLSU
Inside your dome.
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 11:59 am to
This is definitely the best place for legal advice, so you've already chosen wisely.
Posted by Cosmo
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:00 pm to
Sounds like you are trying to make sure you get everything
Posted by Norla
Member since Aug 2016
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:04 pm to
Attorney Justin T Mannino

This is who we used and really liked him.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:06 pm to
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Are you one of the 3 kids?


Probably twice removed…
Posted by couv1217
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2007
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:07 pm to
Progeny law firm. Get Miss Angela
Posted by zx24
Member since May 2014
483 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:07 pm to
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How big of an estate are we talking about and does she want specific stipulations for some of the kids to receive assets?


I’m not sure about all the assists, but it is a little complicated because she wants my two brothers to live in the house as long as they can take care of it. She wants me to have power of attorney and oversee that they are keeping up the house. There are a few medical issues and alcohol addiction that come into play with one of my brothers. She wants me to oversee the money and distribution for them which seems like it will lead to disagreements.
Posted by REB BEER
Laffy Yet
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:23 pm to
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I’m not sure about all the assists, but it is a little complicated because she wants my two brothers to live in the house as long as they can take care of it. She wants me to have power of attorney and oversee that they are keeping up the house. There are a few medical issues and alcohol addiction that come into play with one of my brothers. She wants me to oversee the money and distribution for them which seems like it will lead to disagreements.


10-4. Sounds like you might have a mess on your hands.
Posted by Booyow
Member since Mar 2010
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:25 pm to
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I’m assuming I should expect to pay at least $350 for these services.


+$1,000
Posted by Gee Grenouille
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:25 pm to
Ben Bartage at Bartage and Anderson
Posted by piratedude
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:27 pm to
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Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:29 pm to
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 she wants my two brothers to live in the house as long as they can take care of it.
What? Two adult brothers living together?

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 There are a few medical issues and alcohol addiction that come into play with one of my brothers
Oh, there it is. Yep, definitely need an attorney.
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Az
Member since Feb 2006
12968 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:30 pm to
I think you’d be named an executor of the estate and it just needs to be in writing especially if she has specific wishes upon her her death lime occupancy of her property etc
An estate attorney would help set this up.
Trust me everything needs to be documented and in writing

In my opinion everything needs to be discussed with all parties prior to the passing of said person. It cuts down on surprises. They might still be pissed off but I think it’s better to discuss everything openly
This post was edited on 1/21/26 at 12:37 pm
Posted by soccerfüt
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Member since May 2013
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:31 pm to
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a Baton Rouge Estate Attorney to help setup a trust for my mom and her 3 kids?
Who goes third person? Soccerfüt never goes third person.
Posted by jcnola
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2014
7 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:31 pm to
You can add $3,000 to that fee expectation, minimum . . .
Posted by piratedude
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2009
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:32 pm to
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She wants me to have power of attorney and oversee that they are keeping up the house. There are a few medical issues and alcohol addiction that come into play with one of my brothers. She wants me to oversee the money and distribution


It will be a difficult undertaking and a fools errand to try to devise a will that allows/requires someone to continue parenting your siblings.

Also, powers of attorney terminate at the death of the person granting the power. when mom dies, her poa will cease to be effective.
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:32 pm to
Call SFP. Will probably take years due to him constantly posting and being wrong about everything tho
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
90207 posts
Posted on 1/21/26 at 12:33 pm to
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It will be a difficult undertaking and a fools errand to try to devise a will that allows/requires someone to continue parenting your siblings.



this, you can't control things from the grave

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powers of attorney terminate at the death of the person granting the power. when mom dies, her poa will cease to be effective.


a will, with an executor/trix outside of the family seems like a better way to go
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