Addie Prewitt Law

05/13/2023

Did you know that an estate plan is WAY MORE than a will? When working with an estate planning lawyer, all your info will need to be gathered and organized in order to build a full-proof estate plan. You'll also need to know the answers to questions like:
- Do you have property? Where is it? Do you have all the ownership documents?
- Do you have debt? Where is it? How much? Do you have all the appropriate documentation?
- Your Family history like children, spouses, ex-spouses, and extended family. Do you have dependents? Do you have children under the age of 18?

It can vary from client to client, but generally, folks looking to make a full estate plan can count on needing some, if not all, of the following documents:

- Last will and testament
- Living trust
- Beneficiary designations
- Advance healthcare directive/healthcare power of attorney
- Financial power of attorney
- Insurance policies (health, life, car, home, etc.)
- Proof of identity (social security card, prenup agreement, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, etc)
- Titles and property deeds (car, home, boat, rental property)
- Digital logins and passwords (yes, all of them)
- Funerary instructions

Check out my blog post for more specifics on working with an estate planning lawyer in Louisiana - LINK IN BIO.

01/17/2023

As a New Orleans-based estate planning attorney, I talk to potential clients every single day.

Everyone's situation is unique, and estate planning covers many legal aspects of life including taxes, business strategy, and property legacy.

It's almost impossible to give a one-stop-shop recipe that would apply to every single person.

However, the process of finding an estate planning lawyer that's best for you is a bit more universal.

Generally, I find that the more prepared a potential client is for our initial consultation, the more they get from our call.

In this article (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/follow-3-steps-make-most-out-your-consultation-estate-prewitt), I discuss the basics of estate planning consultations and how to best prepare yourself for the most successful initial meeting possible.

01/10/2023

In this article, I discuss the 7 essential tips everyone needs to know before hiring an estate planning attorney in Louisiana.

For many Louisianans, working with an Estate Planning lawyer can be daunting. Many people have never worked with an estate planning lawyer, and they might not even know someone who has!

I discuss my own experience with Louisiana lawyers and how it's made me improve my own estate planning practice.

Estate planning is way more than just a will, so working with a lawyer may just save you and your family a lot of heartache.

You can check out the full blog post here: https://www.addieprewittlaw.com/new-orleans-lawyer-blog/louisianaestateplanninglawyersteps

Remember, I'm here to help you through the entire Louisiana estate planning process from start to finish.

Working with a Louisiana Estate Planning Lawyer from Start to Finish Hiring an Estate Planning attorney can be a daunting task for everyone, even for experienced lawyers like me! I’m going to give you the 7 stages to expect when you're working with an Estate Planning lawyer. Last year, I had the e...

01/01/2023

Happy New Year from Addie Prewitt Law!

2023 means setting yourself up for success. Take this time to start at the beginning. Instead of, or in addition to, making resolutions this year, take some time to get your goals in order, take an inventory of what you have, and get your estate plan done.

Already have an estate plan? It's the perfect time to make sure it's updated and aligned with your 2023 goals.

Don't forget, Addie Prewitt law is here to help you in 2023 and beyond.

12/23/2022

Happy Holidays from Addie Prewitt Law!

Your loved ones deserve peace of mind. This year, give those you love the greatest gift of all by creating, finalizing, and/or updating your estate plan.

Estate planning is way more than a will. And, we don't talk about it enough. Take some time this holiday season to think about what you want, what you have, and how you want to take care of your loved ones even after you're gone. There is no gift like a well-thought-out legacy.

11/08/2022

Starting a business can be as stressful as it is rewarding. When you're just starting out, it's very important to set yourself up for success by creating clear separation between your business assets and your personal finances.

Do you know about sole proprietorship? What about limited liability? Do you know when to create a business entity? Do you know which one is right for you? What are best practices for when you're just starting out?

I'm Addie Prewitt and I'm here to help you through starting a business in Louisiana. Schedule a call with me today - https://calendly.com/addieprewitt/discovery - to get what you need to launch a successful business today.

10/27/2022

Did you know that if you don't a will, the State has full control over your assets after you die?

Louisiana has laws of intestacy that will take effect in the event you pass away without a will. That means your assets will go wherever the state says. So, even if you have a living spouse, children, or heirs, they are not guaranteed anything after you're gone.

Is this what you want?

You don't have to have lots of money to justify getting a will. With the proper estate plan, your loved ones will be able to take control dealing with what is already a difficult time.

I'm Addie Prewitt and I will create the right estate plan for you. It's always the right time to plan for your family's future. Schedule a discovery call today - https://calendly.com/addieprewitt/discovery!