Q: My granddad’s property is still in his name but he and my dad have died. What is needed to transfer property to heirs?
Both Dad and Grandad died in Florida. The property is in Louisiana. There is an executor for the estate but they haven’t pursued addressing the property in LA since it is believed it will be the property of the two sons. The Executor is currently maintaining the land (empty lot). Both sons would like to pursue either forcing the estate to be open for succession or steps be taken to transfer the property accordingly. How do they go about forcing action to be taken? It’s been an outstanding item for four years after Dad’s passing in 2016. All estate business in Florida has been completed.
A: You all can open what is called an ancillary succession here in Louisiana, if the Executor has only been appointed in Florida. How the land will be transferred depends upon how the land was titled, if there was a Will or not, and who the intestate heirs are. If the ancillary succession has been opened in Louisiana, you all may need counsel of your own to protect your interests in the succession. Best of luck.
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