FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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OFFICE, CONTACT & COMMUNICATION

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What are your office hours?
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. We close from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for lunch. Friday hours are 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

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What is the fastest way to reach the firm?
Text 318-368-7444, email support@hamptonlawla.com, or send a chat through the Hampton Law Firm app. You may also call. If no staff member answers, leave one detailed message with your name, phone number, email address, and the reason for your call.

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How quickly will you respond?
Our aim is to return calls within 24–48 business hours whenever possible. Timing may vary because of existing appointments, court schedules, emergencies, and other obligations. Calling repeatedly can slow the process because staff must review and route every message.

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Do you accept walk-ins?
Walk-ins are generally unavailable because the attorney’s schedule is commonly booked one to two weeks in advance. Staff will still provide the best available guidance, direct you to useful information, or help schedule the earliest appropriate appointment.

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How do consultations work?
New-matter consultations are $75 for 30 minutes or $150 for one hour. If you do not want a consultation, you may submit the appropriate online intake form for attorney review.

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How does online intake work?
Complete the intake form that matches your matter. It is submitted directly to Judith L. Hampton for review. She provides next steps to you and staff. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or create an attorney-client relationship.

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How is representation priced?
Full-representation pricing is customized to the facts, complexity, urgency, and expected work. General price ranges may be available by phone for some common matters.

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LOUISIANA LEGAL QUESTIONS

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What happens during a real-estate closing?
The parties typically sign the sale, loan, title, disclosure, and settlement documents; funds are collected and disbursed; and the deed and any mortgage are prepared for recording. The exact steps depend on the transaction, financing, title findings, and lender requirements.

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What is title insurance?
Title insurance protects against certain covered title problems, such as undisclosed liens, recording errors, missed ownership interests, or other defects. An owner’s policy protects the buyer; a lender’s policy protects the lender. Coverage and exclusions depend on the policy.

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What is a usufruct?
A Louisiana usufruct generally gives someone the right to use and benefit from property owned by another person. The underlying owner is often called the naked owner. The scope and duration depend on the law and the document or event creating the usufruct.

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What is a trust?
A trust is a legal arrangement in which a trustee holds or manages property for beneficiaries under written terms. Trusts can help with minors, incapacity, property management, special family circumstances, or long-term planning, but they are not appropriate for everyone.

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What is a boundary agreement?
A boundary agreement documents the location of a property line accepted by neighboring owners. A survey, title review, legal description, recordation, and lender or lienholder considerations may be necessary. Do not rely only on a fence or verbal understanding.

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What is an interdiction?
Interdiction is a Louisiana court proceeding that may remove some or all decision-making authority from an adult who cannot consistently make reasoned decisions regarding personal care or property, when less restrictive alternatives are insufficient. Because it affects fundamental rights, evidence and procedural protections are required.

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What is a succession?
A succession is the Louisiana process used after death to identify heirs or legatees, address estate debts and administration, and transfer title to estate property. The required procedure depends on the will, assets, debts, heirs, and other circumstances.

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Does a will avoid succession?
Not necessarily. A will directs how covered property should pass, but a succession may still be needed to recognize successors, address debts, and transfer record ownership.

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These answers provide general Louisiana legal education and are not legal advice for a particular matter. Laws, facts, deadlines, documents, and local procedures can change the answer.

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