FAQs for Louisiana Probate

Probate laws vary state to state, so it is important that you understand the laws in your state.  There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Louisiana unique.

1. Can Probate be avoided in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Louisiana which can be a long process.

2. How long does Probate Take in Louisiana?

The probate process in Louisiana can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic, so now we are seeing more delays. ProbateCash can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.

3. How can I speed up the probate process in Louisiana?

Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts, which are currently backlogged. However, ProbateCash can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at ProbateCash can guide you through the process, making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.

4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Louisiana?

Yes. ProbateCash works in all fifty states and in all of Louisiana’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:

• Acadia Parish, LA
• Allen Parish, LA
• Ascension Parish, LA
• Assumption Parish, LA
• Avoyelles Parish, LA
• Beauregard Parish, LA
• Bienville Parish, LA
• Bossier Parish, LA
• Caddo Parish, LA
• Calcasieu Parish, LA
• Caldwell Parish, LA
• Cameron Parish, LA
• Catahoula Parish, LA
• Claiborne Parish, LA
• Concordia Parish, LA
• De Soto Parish, LA
• East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
• East Carroll Parish, LA
• East Feliciana Parish, LA
• Evangeline Parish, LA
• Franklin Parish, LA
• Grant Parish, LA
• Iberia Parish, LA
• Iberville Parish, LA
• Jackson Parish, LA
• Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
• Jefferson Parish, LA
• La Salle Parish, LA
• Lafayette Parish, LA
• Lafourche Parish, LA
• Lincoln Parish, LA
• Livingston Parish, LA
• Madison Parish, LA
• Morehouse Parish, LA
• Natchitoches Parish, LA
• Orleans Parish, LA
• Ouachita Parish, LA
• Plaquemines Parish, LA
• Pointe Coupee Parish, LA
• Rapides Parish, LA
• Red River Parish, LA
• Richland Parish, LA
• Sabine Parish, LA
• Saint Bernard Parish, LA
• Saint Charles Parish, LA
• Saint Helena Parish, LA
• Saint James Parish, LA
• Saint John the Baptist Parish, LA
• Saint Landry Parish, LA
• Saint Martin Parish, LA
• Saint Mary Parish, LA
• Saint Tammany Parish, LA
• Tangipahoa Parish, LA
• Tensas Parish, LA
• Terrebonne Parish, LA
• Union Parish, LA
• Vermillion Parish, LA
• Vernon Parish, LA
• Washington Parish, LA
• Webster Parish, LA
• West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
• West Carroll Parish, LA
• West Feliciana Parish, LA
• Winn Parish, LA

5. Does Louisiana have an estate tax?

No, Louisiana does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:

• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• New York
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington (state)

6. Does Louisiana have an inheritance tax?

No, Louisiana does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:

• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania