From the desk of Hudson, Potts & Bernstein
Practical commentary on the questions our clients bring us — from adoption and estate planning to creditors' rights, real estate, and the shifting ground of Louisiana business law.
A plain-English look at how emancipation of minors works in Louisiana, including judicial and conventional paths, what changes for a young person, and what families in northeast Louisiana should understand before taking any step.
A plain-English look at how adults and families in northeast Louisiana can pursue a legal name change, what the court process generally involves, and how everyday records get updated afterward.
A plain-English look at how the rule for possession works in Louisiana eviction cases, from notice through court and the return of the premises. Written for northeast Louisiana readers who want the process explained without legal jargon.
After a Louisiana foreclosure sale, the debt may not be fully paid. This article explains in plain English what a deficiency judgment is, how it can arise, and what northeast Louisiana property owners and lenders should understand about the process.
Executory process is Louisiana’s streamlined path for mortgage foreclosure when the loan papers allow it. This overview explains how the process works in plain terms for northeast Louisiana property owners and lenders.
When someone dies leaving a modest estate in Louisiana, heirs may be able to transfer property with a simplified affidavit instead of a full court succession. This overview explains how the small succession process works in plain terms for northeast Louisiana families.
A bond for deed lets a buyer purchase Louisiana property through payments to the seller while the seller keeps title until the deal is paid off. This overview explains how the arrangement works, common pitfalls, and what northeast Louisiana buyers and sellers should understand before signing.
Wage garnishment in Louisiana follows federal and state rules that limit how much of a paycheck a creditor can take and protect certain kinds of income. This overview explains the process, common limits, and exemptions in plain terms for northeast Louisiana readers.
Louisiana treats many unpaid business invoices as open accounts, with special rules that can affect how and when a creditor seeks payment. This overview explains the concept in plain terms for northeast Louisiana readers.
A money judgment in Louisiana can become a lien on real property when it is properly recorded as a judicial mortgage. This overview explains how that process works in plain terms for northeast Louisiana property owners and creditors.
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