Louisiana Legal Advisor

Fifth Edition

Stephen E. Covell, Lauren Covell

• Publisher: Pelican Publishing
• Year: 2012
• Print ISBN: 9781455617159
• eBook ISBN: 9781455617166
• Topic: Law
• Subtopic: Law Theory & Practice
• Index: Law

"Entertaining, interesting and enlightening . . . "-New Orleans Times-Picayune

"A book that every resident of Louisiana needs to own."-Baton Rouge Advocate

Designed to allow residents to navigate a unique legal system, this is the only book on Louisiana law written for laymen. Frequently asked questions and a glossary of terms are also included.

From buying a home to writing a will to starting a business, Louisiana residents will save time, money, and worry with this do-it-yourself guide that incorporates essential information. Topics include:

"why Louisiana law is different from that of the other forty-nine states"when you need a lawyer and when you can represent yourself"where you should file: federal court, district court, city court, small claims court, or justice of the peace court"how to write a will, create a marriage contract, change your name, form a corporation, protect assets, recover a debt, recover a rent deposit, use the Lemon Law, fight for custody, settle a small estate, deal with a bankruptcy, protect yourself in a divorce, and more

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Introduction
• About the Authors
• Your Family
• Your Property
• Your Business
• Your Rights
• Do It Yourself
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Glossary
• Judicial Districts