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Title 5 - Small Successions

Art. 3421. Small successions defined

A. A small succession, within the meaning of this Title, is the succession or the ancillary succession of a person who at any time has died and the decedent's property in Louisiana has a gross value of one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars or less valued as of the date of death or, if the date of death occurred at least twenty years prior to the date of filing of a small succession affidavit as authorized in this Title, leaving property in Louisiana of any value.

B. A small succession shall also include a succession of a person who has died testate, leaving no immovable property, and probate of the testament of the deceased would have the same effect as if the deceased had died intestate.

 Louisiana State Police

In an effort to allow the most efficient processing of your application, we suggest that you review the following tips for both new and renewal applications:

1. Review your application for completeness. An incomplete application may result in the delay or denial of your application.
2. Make sure all questions are answered correctly, specifically the questions with regard to arrests, medical conditions, and 18 USC 922 g. (See selected statutes in the Law and Rule Booklet.)
   1. Read the arrest question carefully, as you must list all arrests, summons, and citations (except speeding citations) even if listed on a previous application. You must provide a certified true copy of all arrest dispositions with your application.
   2. If you listed a medical condition you must have the treating physician complete the medical summary form before submitting your application.
   3. If you are currently subject to a protective or restraining order you must provide a certified true copy with your application.

http://www.lsp.org/pdf/chapplication.pdf

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There are two types of POA in Louisiana. There is a General Power of Attorney and there is a Limited or Special Power of Attorney. The language of the document will govern what type of financial transactions, medical decisions, or legal decisions, a person may make for you. POA may be a useful tool in caring for a child or an elderly parent(s). The authority given in a POA may be very broad or it may be limited to a specific purpose or transaction based on the specific language within the document. 

General Power of Attorney

• This document governs all powers granted within the POA
• The specific language of the POA document will grant the agent specific authority to make decisions on behalf of the principal. 
• If you are a military service member, facing a life-threatening disease, or facing a high-risk surgery, this document can help your agent make your legal, financial, and/or medical decisions in the event that you are unable to make your own or become incapacitated. 
• A general POA is usually granted to your spouse, a family member, or a close friend. 

Limited or Special Power of Attorney 

• This type of POA "refers to less than all powers" and is typically used for matters of convenience rather than necessity. 
• This POA should contain very specific language for what authority you are giving to the agent.
• For example, this type of POA is beneficial when the principal wishes to grant someone the specific power to conduct a real estate transaction on their behalf because they are unavailable to do so.

http://goea.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/louisianahcpoa.pdf