How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Beauregard Parish.
We found 10 estate law firms serving Beauregard Parish. Beauregard Parish is part of the Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Beauregard Parish District Court.
Louisiana allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Beauregard Parish without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in Louisiana are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%La. C.C.P. art. 3351.1 (limits dual-role compensation; attorney fees reasonable per court discretion)Verified Jun 11, 2026 to 4%La. C.C.P. art. 3351.1 (limits dual-role compensation; attorney fees reasonable per court discretion)Verified Jun 11, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Beauregard Parish firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the District Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana Firms
Hebert, Holmes & Fontenot
FirmBased in Kinder, Hebert, Holmes & Fontenot serves Allen Parish and Southwest Louisiana. The firm handles Louisiana succession administration with or without a will, estate planning, wills and trusts, and guardianship of minor children, drawing on a practice established in 1978 and rooted in the region's courts. All attorneys are also licensed in Coushatta Tribal Court.
Location
528 North Ninth StreetKinder, LA 70648
Phone
(337) 446-2440
Established
1978
Service Area
4 counties
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Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements & Shaddock, L.L.P.
FirmLake Charles firm serving Calcasieu Parish and Southwest Louisiana, with attorneys certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization in estate planning and tax law. Handles notarial testaments, revocable and irrevocable trusts, succession administration, business succession planning, and estate tax strategy, and works with Southwest Louisiana bank trust departments.
Location
One Lakeside Plaza, 4th FloorLake Charles, LA 70601
Phone
(337) 436-9491
Service Area
5 counties
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Sudduth & Associates, LLC
FirmLake Charles firm founded in 2013 with over 100 years of combined attorney experience. Takes a comprehensive approach to probate and estate administration with thorough understanding of Louisiana inheritance laws, guiding clients from initial filing through debt resolution and asset distribution.
Location
1109 Pithon StreetLake Charles, LA 70601
Phone
(337) 282-9003
Established
2013
Service Area
5 counties
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Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Beauregard Parish.
Dowden, Smith & Spurgeon
FirmLeesville firm serving Vernon Parish and Central Louisiana with estate planning and succession services. Senior partner Chuck Dowden brings decades of experience in the region, and the firm also serves Alexandria and Natchitoches areas.
Location
301 S 3rd StreetLeesville, LA 71446
Phone
(337) 238-2800
Service Area
4 counties
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Williams & Nelson
FirmLeesville firm providing fair and honest representation for over 30 years in Vernon Parish and surrounding communities. Creates personalized estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills.
Location
202 W. North StreetLeesville, LA 71446
Phone
(337) 238-4704
Established
1994
Service Area
3 counties
Succession AdministrationEstate PlanningWills Trusts
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Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Louisiana.
Haik, Minvielle, Grubbs & D'Albor, LLP
FirmNew Iberia firm with attorneys handling wills, successions, estate planning, and real estate transactions throughout Louisiana. Licensed to practice in all Federal and State Courts with a satellite office in New Orleans.
Location
1101 East Admiral Doyle Drive, Suite 503New Iberia, LA 70560
Phone
(337) 365-5486
Service Area
Statewide
Succession AdministrationEstate PlanningWills TrustsEstate Litigation
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Jones Walker LLP
FirmEstablished in 1937, Jones Walker is the largest law firm in New Orleans with more than 150 attorneys. The Estate Planning & Administration team advises clients on wills, trusts, estate and gift tax planning, asset valuations, and business succession planning. Multiple attorneys are board-certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialists.
Location
201 Saint Charles AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70170
Phone
(504) 582-8000
Established
1937
Service Area
Statewide
Succession AdministrationEstate PlanningWills TrustsTax PlanningBusiness SuccessionTrust AdministrationEstate Litigation
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Legacy Estate & Elder Law of Louisiana, LLC
FirmBaton Rouge estate and elder law firm, with New Orleans and Lake Charles offices, handling Louisiana successions across the Capital Region courts. Work covers simple and administered successions, small-succession affidavits, estate settlement, and contested successions involving intestacy and capacity or undue-influence claims. Led by board-certified specialist Linda S. Melancon.
Location
3956 Government StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone
(225) 744-0027
Service Area
Statewide
Succession AdministrationEstate PlanningElder LawMedicaid PlanningSpecial Needs PlanningGuardianshipBusiness SuccessionTax Planning
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The Succession Center
FirmSpecializes exclusively in estate planning and settlement with over 18 years of experience. Serves all of Louisiana with flat-fee pricing, free initial consultations, and document completion within three business days.
Location
11863 Marketplace Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Phone
(225) 278-6010
Service Area
Statewide
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Wiener, Weiss & Madison, APC
FirmShreveport firm, with a Baton Rouge office, representing executors and heirs in successions across Caddo, Bossier, and the Capital Region. Handles succession administration, asset inventory and distribution, and ancillary successions for out-of-state owners of Louisiana property and mineral interests, plus estate tax matters. Armand Roos is board-certified in estate administration.
Location
330 Marshall St, Suite 1000Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone
(318) 226-9100
Service Area
Statewide
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Louisiana self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
Louisiana uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Beauregard Parish rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
District Court
Beauregard Parish
200 West 2nd Street
DeRidder, LA 70634
Phone:
337-463-8595Fax:
337-462-3916
Email:
beauregardcoc@att.netHours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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