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Succession Process File an Affidavit of Death, Domicile, and Heirship with the court in the parish where the decedent lived. A Petition for Probate of Testament is filed to requests that the court recognize the will. The court appoints a succession representative to handle the administration of the estate.

In some cases, the process is simple, but in other cases, it can get very complicated very quickly. In all but the simplest situations, you should work with a succession attorney to ensure that the process is as efficient as possible and that, as an heir, your rights are protected.

In Louisiana, an heir can file a Small Succession Affidavit if the person that died had property in Louisiana, died without a will, and did not have more than $125,000 worth of property. However, if the person that passed away died more than 20 years ago, their heirs can use the small successions process.

Fill Out and Sign the Affidavit Download the form for Louisiana's affidavit for small succession and fill it out. It must be signed by at least two people, including a surviving spouse and heir. If there is no surviving spouse, two adult heirs must sign the form.

In Louisiana, an affidavit of small succession is a written legal document used in succession cases where a decedent left behind less than $125,000 in assets to be distributed. If the inheritor qualifies for this process, he or she can avoid court involvement.

You must file a Petition for Possession with the court. The petition must include information such as the decedent's date of death, domicile at the time of death, and whether the succession is testate (i.e., with a will) or intestate (i.e., without a will).