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Resolve Your Louisiana Succession in 14 Days.

Flat-fee pricing. All 64 parishes. Estates from $50,000 to multi-million dollars. No retainer. No hourly billing. No surprises.
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Why Pelican

14 days
Avg. Close
64/64
LA Parishes
1,000+
Successions
$0
No Retainer

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Free Quote in 24 Hours.

Tell us about your situation. We respond within 2 business hours with next steps and a flat-fee quote within 24 hours — no obligation, no retainer.

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LSBA Member

Ronnie Cantin III, LSBA #39827

All 64 Parishes

Served statewide from Metairie

14 Business Days

Typical uncontested succession

2-Hour Response

Standard reply window

Flat-Fee Pricing

No surprise invoices, ever

— Trusted by Families Across Louisiana —

Louisiana State Bar Association · All 64 Louisiana Parishes · Out-of-State Heir Network

— How We Help —

Every Louisiana Succession. Every Complexity.

From $2,500

Uncontested Successions

Most Louisiana successions are uncontested and predictable. Flat-fee, 14-day average close, handled remotely from intake to Judgment of Possession.
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Specialty

Out-of-State Heirs

Inherited Louisiana property from another state? Mineral interests in oil and gas country? Ancillary successions handled entirely remotely — you never travel.
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Urgent

Stalled Real Estate Closings

Closing held up by a missing succession? We work directly with title companies and real-estate agents to deliver the Judgment of Possession in 14 days.
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High-Net-Worth

Complex & Multi-Million Estates

Multi-state estates. Forced heirship analysis. Disputed wills. Trusts and matrimonial agreements. Our team has handled successions across the full complexity range.
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— The Process —

From First Call to Judgment in 14 Days.

step 01

Free consultation

5-minute intake. Flat-fee quote in your inbox within 24 hours.

step 02

Sign & pay

E-sign engagement letter, pay flat fee. No retainer, no hourly billing.

step 03

We draft

Petition for Possession and Descriptive List ready in 48 hours.

step 04

You sign once

One notarized Verification — from any notary, anywhere. We file electronically.

step 05

Judgment delivered

Certified copies in your hands — or your title company’s — and the matter is done.

— Why Pelican —

A Firm Built for One Thing.

Most law firms treat Louisiana successions as a sideline. We do nothing else. That focus — combined with document automation and disciplined process — is why we deliver in days what hourly firms take months to finish.

Flat fees. Always.

You know the cost before you sign. No retainer, no surprise invoices, no incentive for us to drag work out.

Louisiana civil-law expertise.

Forced heirship, usufruct, naked ownership, community property, ancillary successions, mineral interests — the concepts that trip up general-practice firms are our bread and butter.

Statewide. Remote-first.

All 64 Louisiana parishes. We work entirely remotely — by phone, email, and e-signature. You sign one notarized document at any notary near you.

Process over hours.

Document automation lets us prepare succession pleadings in hours rather than days. The result: 14-day average close instead of the 4–6 months traditional firms quote.

— Meet Your Attorney —

Ronnie Cantin III, Principal Attorney.

Pelican Succession Law is led by Ronnie Cantin III, a Louisiana attorney (LSBA #39827) whose practice concentrates on successions, forced heirship, mineral-rights succession, and ancillary representation for out-of-state heirs. Three commitments: a flat fee quoted before you sign, a two-business-hour first response from an attorney, and direct attorney access throughout your matter.
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Bar: LSBA #39827
Jurisdiction: Louisiana (only)
Focus: Successions, forced heirship, mineral-rights, ancillary
Parishes: All 64 Louisiana parishes
Pricing: Flat fee, no retainer

— Cases We Handle —

The Matters We See Most.

Mineral Rights · Out-of-State Heir

Suspended-Royalty Recovery

Out-of-state heirs (commonly Texas, Florida, Georgia) inherit fractional Louisiana mineral interests, and the operator suspends royalties until succession clears. We open ancillary proceedings, file in the parish of the mineral interest, and unlock royalty payments — typically without travel.

Stalled Closing · Time-Sensitive

Real-Estate Closing Rescue

A seller’s closing is held up because the title runs through a deceased prior owner. We coordinate with the title company, file an expedited succession, and deliver a recordable Judgment of Possession in time to save the buyer’s rate lock and close on schedule.

Complex Estate · Multi-State

Multi-Million Estate Resolution

High-value estates with prior marriages, business interests, and forced-heir issues. We handle the forced-heirship analysis, draft the descriptive list, coordinate with out-of-state primary probate, and produce a clean Judgment of Possession that holds up to title-company scrutiny.
The above describes representative scenarios within Pelican Succession Law’s practice areas. They are not specific past results and do not predict outcomes in any individual matter. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter depends on its particular facts and applicable law.

— Choose Your Situation —

Find Your Path to a Resolved Succession

Three common scenarios. Pick the one that fits you.

I’m the executor

Court filings, statutory deadlines, descriptive lists, and the awkward family phone calls all land on you. We handle the legal mechanics so you can focus on the family side — or the rest of your life.
Executor Roadmap

I’m an out-of-state heir

Louisiana’s civil-law system surprises everyone who didn’t grow up here. We handle ancillary successions, mineral rights, and forced-heirship analysis remotely — no travel, no surprises.
Heir Services

I just need to know what this costs

Flat fees. In writing. Before you sign. Most uncontested successions start at $2,500 and we tell you exactly what’s covered — and what isn’t — before you commit a dollar.
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— What Our Clients Say —

Rated 5.0 Across 70 Google Reviews

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“I had an excellent experience working with Ronnie. From the start, he was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about helping me through the entire process.”

Avery Young

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“Ronnie Cantin is at the top of the heap when it comes to Succession law! Make him your “Go-to” for all of your succession needs!”

Sid Bardfield

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“Ronnie is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. I highly recommend using him for any of your succession needs!”

Clinton Coldren

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— Learn —

From the Pelican blog

Practical guides for Louisiana succession.

April 10, 2025

How to Open a Succession in Louisiana: A Step-by-Step Guide

The seven steps for opening a Louisiana succession — documents you’ll need, court filings, timeline, and costs explained in plain English.
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April 3, 2025

Louisiana Forced Heirship: What It Is and How It Affects Your Estate

Forced heirship rules explained by an LSBA attorney — who qualifies, legitime shares, and how disinherison actually works under Louisiana civil law.
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March 27, 2025

Louisiana Small Succession Affidavit: When You Don’t Need a Court

When a small-succession affidavit lets you skip court entirely — estates under $125k, requirements, and the trade-offs you need to understand first.
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— Why Pelican —

Pelican vs. the Typical Louisiana Firm

What you'll find Pelican Succession Law Typical Louisiana Firm
PricingFlat fee, quoted up front"Contact us" / hourly only
Typical close14 business days2–6 months
First response2 business hours by attorney24–48 hr via paralegal
Geographic coverageAll 64 parishes1–3 parishes
Out-of-state heirsFully remote — no travelIn-person required
Mineral-rights successionSpecialty practice areaRefer out / decline
Retainer required$0 — no retainer$1,500–$5,000
Direct attorney accessYes — every matterParalegal-managed
Process automationDocument-automation enabledManual

"Typical Louisiana firm" reflects industry-average practice for solo and small probate firms based on Pelican's 2026 competitive scan. Individual firms vary.

— Common Questions —

Quick Answers.

How long does a Louisiana succession take?

Most uncontested successions close in roughly 14 business days from the time we have the necessary documents. Complex estates, contested matters, or out-of-state real property can extend the timeline.

How much does a Louisiana succession cost?

Our flat fees start at $2,500 for simple successions. Standard successions with multiple properties run $3,500–$4,500. Complex matters start at $5,000. You receive a written flat-fee quote within 24 hours of your free consultation — before you sign anything.

Do I need to come to Louisiana?

No. We handle most successions entirely remotely. You sign one notarized document in front of any notary near you and return it by mail or secure upload.

What if I inherited Louisiana property but live out of state?

You need an ancillary Louisiana succession. We handle this every day for heirs in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and across the country — especially for mineral interests and inherited Louisiana real estate. Entirely remote.

My real estate closing is stalled because of a missing succession. Can you help fast?

Yes. We work directly with title companies and real-estate agents to deliver the Judgment of Possession in 14 business days.

What is forced heirship and does it affect me?

Louisiana is the only U.S. state with forced heirship laws — children under 24 (or permanently incapacitated children of any age) are entitled to a guaranteed portion of the estate even if the will says otherwise. Every succession involving a parent decedent requires a forced-heirship analysis before filing.

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Office

Pelican Succession Law
3001 17th Street, Suite 102
Metairie, LA 70002

Phone

(504) 389-6100
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM CT

Email

info@pelicanfirm.com
Response within 2 business hours

Attorney

Ronnie Cantin III
LSBA #39827
Licensed only in Louisiana

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Attorney Advertising. Pelican Succession Law, 3001 17th Street, Suite 102, Metairie, LA 70002. Phone (504) 389-6100. Email info@pelicanfirm.com. Attorney Ronald G. Cantin III, Louisiana State Bar Association member #39827. Licensed only in Louisiana. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.