Estate Planning for Louisiana Families — Made Simple and Stress-Free
Your Louisiana Estate Planning Attorneys
Rabalais Martinez provides estate planning services to individuals and families across Louisiana through virtual planning meetings, with in-person signing meetings available in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Our attorneys work collaboratively to design clear, practical estate plans tailored to your family and your goals.
Paul Rabalais
Founding Attorney
Catherine Martinez
Estate Planning Attorney
Brooke Coxe
Paralegal
Our firm brings decades of combined experience, with attorneys and staff working together to guide families through every stage of the estate planning process. We’ll ensure your matter is handled by the attorney best suited to your needs, with support from our full estate planning team.
What to Expect From the Estate Planning Process
These short videos explain how our estate planning process works and help you prepare for your planning meeting.
This video explains how estate planning meetings are structured and how preparing in advance helps make the conversation productive and focused.
This video explains how we help clients decide between trust planning and will planning and what the next step looks like.
This video explains how estate planning fees work at our firm and why we use a fixed-fee planning model to provide clarity and predictability.
Estate planning is about protecting the people you love, preserving what you’ve worked for, and making sure your wishes are carried out — all while making things easier for your family.
We help you design a plan that reflects your goals, values, and family dynamics — whether your situation is simple or complex.
Who We Help
We work with:
• Married couples and single individuals
• Parents with young or adult children
• Blended families
• Retirees
• Business owners
• People who want clarity and peace of mind
If you care about the people you’ll leave behind, you’re in the right place.
What We Commonly Prepare
• Last Will & Testament
• Living Trusts (when appropriate)
• Financial Power of Attorney
• Medical Power of Attorney
• Living Will / Advance Directive
• Tutorship/Guardianship designations
We’ll help you determine which tools are right for you — and which ones you don’t need.
Our Fixed-Fee Promise
You will always know your fee before you decide to hire us.
No hourly billing. No surprise invoices. No pressure.
How the Process Works
We work with clients throughout Louisiana using a structured, Zoom-based planning process designed to be efficient, thoughtful, and personal.
1️⃣ Complete our brief confidential questionnaire
2️⃣ Meet with Paul on Zoom to review your goals and options
3️⃣ Decide whether to move forward
4️⃣ Work with Catherine & Brooke as we prepare and finalize your documents
5️⃣ Sign your documents in person with a notary and witnesses
We guide you every step of the way.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Click below to answer a few questions so we can help you take the right next step.
FAQ Section
Do I have to come into the office?
Most meetings happen on Zoom. You’ll only come in when it’s time to sign.
Do you charge hourly fees?
No. All estate planning services are flat-fee and quoted up-front.
How long does the process take?
Most plans are completed within a few weeks.
Do you handle trusts?
Yes — when appropriate for your goals and situation.