Scott L. Smith, Jr. - Attorney

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

11/20/2023

Benedict Joseph Smith
6:42am 11/20
6lbs 9oz
20"
Mom was awesome, and both are doing great 😍👍

09/06/2023

Good article!
Overlooked benefits of Estate Planning

Estate planning not only makes things easier for your loved ones if you become incapacitated or when you’re gone, but it also does these three important things.

12/26/2022

Good tips on protecting yourself from inflation

Rather than panic, retirees and pre-retirees can take steps to combat inflation’s invasion, starting with an in-depth budget analysis.

10/27/2022

Not enough people know about this! It usually comes as a surprise to my clients

Long-term care is expensive and qualifying for Medicaid is complicated. Because the Medicaid laws vary from state to state, it can be difficult for families to find reliable information online. It …

11/24/2021

Need help writing a religious exemption letter in response to the new mandates? In the last week alone, I have picked up over 200 new clients, all of whom are doctors, nurses, and medical professionals in the Baton Rouge area 👀😅😅

If you need help, I have prepared the following guide to writing your religious exemption letter (but you should always consult with your attorney):

LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This article is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice.

Helpful guide to writing your religious exemption letter for the COVID-19 vaccine mandates

07/15/2021

I've been getting a ton of questions about family and living trusts recently. These articles offer some good explanations about trusts, if you're interested:

https://smartasset.com/financial-advisor/family-trust
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/06/revocablelivingtrust.asp
https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-are-debts-handled-when-you-have-a-living-trust/ #:~:text=With%20a%20revocable%20trust%2C%20your,and%20the%20money%20handed%20over.

Learn how a living trust works, how assets and debts are handled after death, and whether a living trust can affect your credit.

05/30/2021

Most estate plans fail. Simple steps can ensure yours isn't one of them.

05/22/2021

Important considerations whether you have long-term care insurance or will be relying on Medicare or Medicaid ...

Even with vaccines, many older people and their relatives are weighing how to manage at-home care for those who can no longer live independently.