Lawyer Scott J. Pias - Southwest Louisiana Lawyer
Serving Southwest Louisiana

Wills, Trusts, Successions

Planning and Providing for Your Family's Future

Very little is certain in this complicated and volatile economy. That is why it is important to hire an attorney who can help you provide for your family's future by protecting your assets. Lawyer Scott J. Pias assists families in Southwest Louisiana with wills, trusts and succession.

By hiring our firm, you will receive personal care and attention from a lawyer who has 35 years of experience. We will keep you fully informed about your legal options so that you can make the decision that is right for you. Contact us by e-mail or call 337-313-4654 to discuss your legal situation in a free initial consultation.

Drafting Wills and Trusts

Our firm can create a package of estate planning documents for you that accurately conveys your unique wishes and protects your assets for the next generation. These documents may include:

  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Powers of attorney
  • Advanced healthcare directives
  • Living wills
  • Prenuptial and matrimonial agreements
  • Declaration regarding life-sustaining procedures

By skillfully drafting these documents, we can designate a person that you trust to make financial and healthcare decisions for you in addition to streamlining your estate through wills and trusts. We will educate you on the purposes of each of these documents and help you understand all of your available options.

We also assist families in starting up limited liability companies and family limited partnerships in connection with planning.

Succession

The passing of a loved one is a difficult time. In order to lessen the emotional impact, our firm will assist you in carrying out the succession process. These duties include paying off debts and properly transferring assets.

The succession process can be extremely emotional. Disagreements often arise over how to accurately carry out the terms of an estate document. We are capable of representing either side in litigation regarding contested wills and other instruments.

Contact us online or by telephone to schedule a free initial consultation at our office in Lake Charles to discuss your estate planning and succession concerns. We offer evening and off-site appointments for your convenience.

Lawyer Scott J. Pias
522 Alamo Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Toll Free: 888-747-3949
Phone: 337-313-4654
Fax: 337-436-1510
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Scott J. Pias represents clients in Lake Charles, Jennings, Lake Arthur, Lafayette, Crowley, Benton, Oakdale, DeQuincy, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Cameron, Beauregard, Allen, Vermillion, Evangeline and throughout Southwest Louisiana.