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Legal Corner: What can a child of a decedent do to claim interest on inherited property?

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 12:33 PM CDT

By LaWanda B. Gibson

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Legal Corner: What are the laws concerning golf carts, scooters, and bicycles on sidewalks?

Updated: Jul. 8, 2026 at 12:35 PM CDT

By Mark Judson

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Legal Corner: How does the new tax sale process work?

Updated: Jun. 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM CDT

By Mark Judson

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Legal Corner: What is the difference between a bond-for-deed and a vendor’s lien?

Updated: Jun. 17, 2026 at 12:31 PM CDT

By Mark Judson

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Legal Corner: What’s the difference between a domiciliary and a nondomiciliary parent?

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 12:35 PM CDT

By Mark Judson

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Legal Corner: What can be done if I know my neighbor’s tree is going to damage my home?

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 12:34 PM CDT

By Mark Judson

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Legal Corner: What to do if you find out your home is encroaching on another property

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 12:36 PM CDT

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Legal Corner: Should you do a title search before you buy property?

Updated: May 20, 2026 at 12:35 PM CDT

By Mark Judson

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Legal Corner: What is a living will?

Updated: Apr. 29, 2026 at 12:26 PM CDT

By Mark Judson

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Legal Corner: Rules of co-owning property for buy-outs

Updated: Apr. 22, 2026 at 12:36 PM CDT

By Mark Judson

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Legal Corner: What is a pay-on-death bank account?

Updated: Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:48 PM CDT

By Mark Judson

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Legal Corner: Is a denial letter the end of an insurance claim process?

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM CDT

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: How to request documents on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project

Updated: Aug. 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM CDT

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Legal Corner: Kinship Care Subsidy Program

Updated: Aug. 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM CDT

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: Can a minor legally acknowledge they are the parent of a child?

Updated: Aug. 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM CDT

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: What to consider when representing yourself in court

Updated: Jul. 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM CDT

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: What are my rights as a homeowner within an HOA community

Updated: Jul. 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM CDT

By La Koshia R. ROberts

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Legal Corner: Can I be denied access to the medical records of my 17-year-old developmentally delayed child?

Updated: Jul. 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM CDT

By La Koshia Roberts

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What is the ‘no pay, no play’ statute for car accidents?

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM CDT

By Patrick Deaville

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Legal Corner: What is a motion for summary judgment?

Updated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM CDT

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Legal Corner: How do I get a REAL ID?

Updated: Jun. 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM CDT

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: Can the governor call a special session without legislative approval?

Updated: Jun. 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM CDT

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: What is eminent domain and how does it work?

Updated: Jun. 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM CDT

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Legal Corner: What happens when a donation conflicts with a will?

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM CDT

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Legal Corner: What are your options to avoid foreclosure?

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM CDT

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Legal Corner: How to present a custody agreement to a judge

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM CDT

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Legal Corner: How long can you wait to file a personal injury lawsuit?

Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM CDT

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Legal Corner: What is the Jones Act?

Updated: Apr. 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM CDT

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Legal Corner: May a police chief establish a ticket quota or other incentives for officers to write tickets?

Updated: Apr. 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM CDT

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: What protections are there against unfair debt collection?

Updated: Mar. 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM CDT

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: Does Louisiana require inheritance taxes be paid?

Updated: Mar. 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM CDT

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: What do I have to do to adopt my spouse’s children?

Updated: Mar. 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM CDT

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Legal Corner: Understanding when your civil rights have been violated by public officials

Updated: Mar. 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM CST

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: What is the difference between a will and a trust?

Updated: Feb. 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM CST

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: Who is defined as a commercial farmer in Louisiana, and how can a farmer claim tax exemptions?

Updated: Feb. 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM CST

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?

Updated: Feb. 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM CST

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: Do I need a lawyer to help me get Social Security disability benefits?

Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM CST

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: How does one go about annulling a marriage in Louisiana?

Updated: Jan. 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM CST

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: What is required in Louisiana to prove a marriage ceremony occurred?

Updated: Jan. 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM CST

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: How to protect your intellectual property

Updated: Dec. 18, 2024 at 12:32 PM CST

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: Payment plan contracts after the contract holder dies

Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 12:32 PM CST

By Mark Judson

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Legal Corner: What are your rights as a medical patient?

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 12:34 PM CST

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: Is there a way that laws can be passed to get rid of daylight saving time?

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:36 PM CST

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: What are the benefits of having a will

Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 12:31 PM CST

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: How do I prove a breach of contract?

Updated: Oct. 30, 2024 at 12:31 PM CDT

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: How long does a divorce take?

Updated: Oct. 23, 2024 at 12:28 PM CDT

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: What are the new absentee voting laws?

Updated: Oct. 16, 2024 at 12:28 PM CDT

By La Koshia Roberts

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Legal Corner: How long will an arrest remain on my criminal record?

Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 12:28 PM CDT

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: What is a covenant marriage?

Updated: Oct. 2, 2024 at 12:27 PM CDT

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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Legal Corner: What are the restrictions for political sign placement in Lake Charles?

Updated: Sep. 25, 2024 at 12:49 PM CDT

By La Koshia R. Roberts

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