How much does probate cost in Louisiana?
Louisiana has no statutory percentage fee — attorneys bill hourly or a flat fee. The unique civil-law procedures can make a Louisiana succession more complex than a common-law probate.
- No statutory percentage fee — Louisiana attorneys typically bill $250-$450/hour or a flat fee for an uncontested succession.
- Court filing fees generally run about $200-$350 depending on the parish.
- Louisiana's forced heirship doctrine may entitle children under 24 (or any age if disabled) to a forced portion of the estate — this can affect distribution.
- A small-estate affidavit ('affidavit of small succession') is available for estates under $125,000.
- Kindred's flat administrative fee takes the months of paperwork off your plate without lawyer hourly rates for the administrative work.
Estimate your Louisiana costs
≈ 45 hours of admin and legal work, all billed at lawyer rates.
Kindred + your attorney
Estimated difference vs. a full-service firm
$5,500
+ about 150 hours of your own time
Full-service estimated at $250–$400/hr for ~45hours; the attorney figure is an illustrative fixed fee. Illustrative only — not a quote or legal advice. Figures vary by estate. We're not a law firm; an independent attorney always handles the legal work.
Common questions
How much does a succession cost in Louisiana?
No statutory percentage fee — attorneys typically bill $250-$450/hour or a flat fee. Filing fees run about $200-$350. An affidavit of small succession is available for estates under $125,000. These are illustrative figures; actual costs vary by estate.
Last verified July 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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