Q: My husband passed away and he has no children. Do I have to file a succession and if so what does it involve.
I live in Louisiana and my husband was 55.
A:
I'm very sorry for your loss.
I assume that there is property in Oklahoma. Whether or not a probate (succession in Louisiana) is necessary depends on the how the property was titled in Oklahoma. If it is real estate in Oklahoma and titled solely in your husband's name then this should be able to be handled as a summary probate.
These types of cases are often handled on a flat fee. Most attorneys will take a look at the situation to let you know whether or nor a summary probate is desirable.
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