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Attorney Carl Goode is one of a select few lawyers certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specializations as a tax law specialist and an estate planning and administration specialist.

10/08/2026

An entirely handwritten will can be valid in Louisiana without a notary, but proving it after death often requires people who can testify the handwriting truly belongs to your loved one: https://www.goodetaxandep.com/blogs/louisiana-notarial-vs--olographic-wills-explained

10/07/2026

A trust only protects a family from succession court if it actually holds the assets it was built for. An unfunded trust in Louisiana can leave a plan looking complete while doing very little: https://www.goodetaxandep.com/blogs/do-you-need-a-will-or-trust-in-louisiana-

10/05/2026

Without a valid will in Louisiana, state law decides who inherits, and the result depends on whether property is separate or community. The default rarely fits every family: https://www.goodetaxandep.com/blogs/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will-in-louisiana-

10/01/2026

Choosing between a will and a trust in Louisiana comes down to what you own and how much you want your family to avoid succession court. Some situations call for one, others genuinely need both: https://www.goodetaxandep.com/blogs/do-you-need-a-will-or-trust-in-louisiana-

09/30/2026

A handwritten will and a formally witnessed will follow very different legal rules under Louisiana law, and choosing the wrong one can leave a family without a valid document: https://www.goodetaxandep.com/blogs/louisiana-notarial-vs--olographic-wills-explained

09/23/2026

Estate planning costs in Louisiana vary depending on complexity, assets involved, and the documents a family actually needs. Knowing what drives that cost sets realistic expectations: https://www.goodetaxandep.com/blog/how-much-does-estate-planning-cost-in-louisiana/

09/21/2026

Retirement in Louisiana raises new questions about income, healthcare, and how assets should be structured going forward. Coordinating a plan with retirement goals keeps everything aligned: https://www.goodetaxandep.com/blog/louisiana-estate-planning-for-retirement/

09/17/2026

Trusts in Louisiana do not always require an attorney to draft, but technical requirements make errors easy to miss and costly to fix. Knowing what the law demands protects the outcome: https://www.goodetaxandep.com/blog/does-a-trust-have-to-be-written-by-attorney-in-louisiana/

09/16/2026

Dying without a will in Louisiana means forced heirship rules decide who inherits, which rarely matches what a family wants. A clear plan keeps that decision where it belongs, with you: https://www.goodetaxandep.com/blog/what-happens-to-an-estate-without-a-will-in-louisiana/

09/14/2026

Succession in Louisiana carries tax considerations separate from federal estate tax, and missing them can complicate things for heirs. Reviewing the picture early prevents surprises: https://www.goodetaxandep.com/blog/what-are-the-tax-implications-of-successions-in-louisiana/

Address

9800 Airline Highway , Suite 259
Baton Rouge, LA
70816

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12256638076

Website

https://www.goodetaxandep.com/

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