Estate Planning for Louisiana Families — Made Simple and Stress-Free
Your Louisiana Estate Planning Attorneys
Our attorneys help Louisiana families create clear, practical estate plans tailored to their goals. Planning meetings are conveniently held by Zoom, with document signings available in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
If you're considering working with our firm, these short videos explain how the process works, what to expect from your planning meeting, and how our fixed-fee approach works.
This video explains how our estate planning process works from your first step through the planning meeting and document signing.
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 estate planning fees work at our firm and why we use a fixed-fee planning model to provide clarity and predictability.
Meet the Team You’ll Work With
From your first contact through planning, document preparation, and signing, Paul, Catherine, and Brooke work together to make the process clear and efficient.
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.
Not Ready to Begin Yet? Learn First.
Estate planning decisions are easier when you understand your options. These Louisiana-specific videos explain some of the questions families ask most often.
Do You Need a Revocable Living Trust in Louisiana?
Why a Power of Attorney May Be Your Most Important Estate Planning Document in Louisiana
Who Should You Choose as Executor of Your Louisiana Will?
Who We Help
We work with:
• Married couples and 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 love and want your wishes clearly documented, estate planning can help.
What We Commonly Prepare
• Last Will & Testament
• Revocable Living Trusts
• Financial Powers of Attorney
• Medical Powers of Attorney
• Living Will / Advance Directive
• Guardianship designations
• Beneficiary and ownership planning
We'll help determine which documents are appropriate for your situation—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.
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?
No. Planning meetings are held by Zoom. Document signings are available in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
How much does estate planning cost?
We use fixed fees, so you'll know the fee before work begins.
What should I do before the planning meeting?
Complete our questionnaire and gather basic information about your family, assets, and existing documents.
Can both spouses participate together?
Yes. Married couples commonly plan together.