Q: can you sell land without succession. My father deceased and left no will. I am administrator of father estate.
My siblings and I are heirs to property (land) in Louisiana. My siblings wanted to sell the property. Against better judgment, I agree to sell. I had signed an Act of Cash Sale (immovable). We received a small sum of money for the land. Today I found out that the law firm error in completing the necessary paperwork for the sale of the land. They were unable to get the deed. I talk with the state and I was told that my father still owns the land. The law firm needs my sibling and me to sign a small succession affidavit. A succession was never done. I am feeling anxiety about releasing the property. My grandmother on her deathbed had asked the family not to let go of the land. what can I do to keep the land if possible? What is the possible solution?
A: If no Will is involved, and all heirs in agreement, including the surviving spouse (your mom?) if the land is community property, can do a small succession affidavit. It is a cost-effective way to transfer your father's interest in the land without a judicial opening of succession. Contact counsel well versed in Louisiana probate.
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