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Browse estate planning attorneys serving Metairie, Louisiana. Contact information and addresses listed below.
19 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Metairie, LA
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Showing 19 estate planning attorneys in Metairie, LA
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Rotharmel Shanks
3445 N Causeway Blvd #200, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 509-5000 rotharmelshanks.com
Morrison Law Group PLC
3813 N Causeway Blvd Suite 200, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 831-2348 morrisonlawplc.com
Southern Legal Clinics - Metairie Office
3200 Ridgelake Dr Suite 204, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 455-4185 southernlegalclinics.com
Charbonnet Law Firm
501 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-2227 charbonnetlawfirm.com
Law Office of Michael G. Calogero
3500 N Hullen St, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 456-8683 calogerolaw.com
Butler McDonald
2450 Severn Ave STE 400, Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 788-1511 bmcdlaw.com
WJ Blanchard Law, LLC
2800 Veterans Blvd Suite 257, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 500-8473 wjblanchardlaw.com
Brown Weimer, LLC
2121 N Causeway Blvd Suite 200, Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 561-8700 garysbrown.com
Sunrise Law Group
2901 Houma Blvd #1, Metairie, LA 70006
(844) 999-9912 sunriselawgroup.com
Sunrise Law Group
2901 Houma Blvd #1, Metairie, LA 70006
(844) 999-9912 sunriselawgroup.com
NOLA Succession Law
2901 N Causeway Blvd Suite 205, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 342-4600 nolasuccessionlaw.com
Chehardy Sherman Williams
1 Galleria Blvd #1100, Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 833-5600 chehardy.com
Law Office of Ryan S. McBride
3525 N Causeway Blvd #801, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 265-1705 mcbride-legal.com
The Sunseri Law Firm, LLC
3000 18th St Suite A, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 214-9111 sunserilaw.com
Samantha Weidner, Attorney and Counselor at Law, LLC
2920 Kingman St STE 104, Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 592-7272 samanthaweidnerlaw.com
Buchler & Buchler LLC
3014 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 835-7289 buchlerlegal.com
Legacy Law Center, LLC
3850 N Causeway Blvd Suite 590, Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 274-1980 legacylawcenter.com
Smith Trial and Appellate Lawyers
341 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 300-1069 smithtalaw.com
Blue Law Firm, LLC
720 Darlene Ave, Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 473-9659
Estate planning attorneys in Metairie Louisiana help residents create wills trusts and powers of attorney. Louisiana follows a unique civil law system based on the Napoleonic Code which affects forced heirship and community property rules. An experienced local attorney can guide you through these specific state requirements.
What Does a Estate Planning Attorney in Metairie Cost?
Typical costs for an estate planning attorney in Louisiana range from $1,500 to $3,500 for a basic will and trust package. More complex estates with business interests or special needs planning can cost $5,000 or more. Some attorneys charge a flat fee while others bill hourly at $250 to $500 per hour. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is forced heirship in Louisiana estate planning?
Louisiana law requires that certain descendants receive a portion of your estate. This is called forced heirship. It applies to children under age 24 or those with permanent disabilities.
How does community property affect estate planning in Metairie?
Louisiana is a community property state. This means assets acquired during marriage are owned equally by both spouses. Estate plans must address how these assets pass at death.
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