My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: Louisiana
Hello,
My brother passed away without a will in March and left a $2000.00 life insurance policy as his only asset, the beneficiary of which was my father who passed away 4 years ago. The insurance company states since no alternate beneficiary was named, their liability for the policy is to my brother's estate. Since this is only $2000.00, and the paperwork for a small succession is simple, can I avoid the attorney fee for a small succession by doing the paperwork myself and having it notarized, or does the law require an attorney to do this?
Thank you
Shaw

