Lafayette litigation firm, also serving Acadia Parish, whose few practice areas include contested estates and probate litigation. Represents beneficiaries, family members and trustees in will contests over undue influence, capacity, form and forgery, contested trusts, and trustee breach-of-duty claims. Co-founded by James H. Gibson and Charles M. Kreamer.
Lafayette is in Lafayette Parish.
Probate in Lafayette Parish
Probate Court Record
Lafayette Parish District Court
Lafayette Parish · 15th Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Office
800 South Buchanan Street, Lafayette, LA 70501
Website
E-filing
Self-represented filing
Allowed
How to file probate in Lafayette Parish →
Verified October 16, 2026 · Source
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