Law Office of Alan Kansas

Estate Planning Attorney Serving Chalmette, Louisiana

I serve Chalmette and St. Bernard Parish families from my Gretna office — a short drive across the parish line, with the same personal, flat-fee service I bring to every client. Wills, trusts, successions, and the full range of estate planning, built for Louisiana law.

 Local Louisiana Attorney

I've practiced Louisiana estate planning and succession law for more than 20 years. My office is at The Primary Workspace in Gretna, about 20 minutes from Chalmette. I review every document and every piece of content I put out for Louisiana-specific legal accuracy — because Louisiana law is what I practice, not a product I've adapted from a national template.



If you've been putting off your estate plan because you weren't sure where to go, I'm the kind of attorney most Chalmette families are looking for: local, accessible, and straightforward about what your situation needs and what it will cost.

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St. Bernard Parish Successions — Every Parish Has Its Process

Chalmette is the seat of St. Bernard Parish, which means succession proceedings for Chalmette residents file at the St. Bernard Parish courthouse — a different court than the 24th JDC in Jefferson Parish where I file regularly for Gretna, Metairie, and Terrytown clients.



I represent families in St. Bernard Parish succession matters. The filing court differs from my home courthouse, but the process follows the same Louisiana succession framework. I assess what a St. Bernard Parish estate requires during intake and give you a clear picture of the procedure, timeline, and cost before any engagement begins.

What I Help Chalmette Families With

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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Notarial will drafting built to Louisiana's execution requirements, accounting for forced heirship and community property

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Successions

St. Bernard Parish and Jefferson Parish estate administration handled personally

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Special Needs Trusts

Protecting Medicaid and SSI eligibility for disabled beneficiaries

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Emergency Guardianship Planning

Provisional custody by mandate for same-day emergency scenarios

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Asset Protection Planning

Pre-nursing home strategies to address savings and home equity before long-term care costs become urgent

My Commitment to You

We live in a complicated world, and most of us barely have the time and energy to handle everything life throws at us. I get that. My job is to make the legal side as clear and straightforward as possible — so you leave every conversation knowing exactly where things stand, what comes next, and what it costs.


Whether you're building an estate plan or handling a succession after a loss, I'm here to help you take care of business efficiently, with minimal stress and no unnecessary legal drama.

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What Chalmette Families Ask Before Reaching Out

  • Is there an estate planning attorney near me in Chalmette, Louisiana?

    Yes. My office is at 519 Huey P Long Avenue in Gretna at The Primary Workspace, two blocks from the 24th JDC courthouse. I meet with clients by I serve Chalmette and St. Bernard Parish families from my Gretna office, about 20 minutes away. I meet with clients by appointment at The Primary Workspace on Huey P Long Avenue and offer 15-minute discovery calls by phone or Zoom for families who prefer to start the conversation remotely. and offer 15-minute discovery calls by phone or Zoom for those who want to talk through their situation before scheduling an in-person meeting.

  • Where does a Chalmette succession get filed?

    Chalmette is in St. Bernard Parish, so succession proceedings file at the St. Bernard Parish courthouse — not the 24th JDC in Jefferson Parish. I handle St. Bernard Parish succession matters and can walk you through the applicable process, timeline, and cost during a first conversation.

  • Is there an estate planning lawyer in St. Bernard Parish?

    I serve St. Bernard Parish clients from my Gretna office. While my home courthouse is the 24th JDC in Jefferson Parish, I represent families in St. Bernard Parish succession and estate planning matters and know how the process works across both parishes.

  • How far is it from Chalmette to Alan Kansas's office in Gretna?

    About 20 minutes — a straightforward drive that many Chalmette residents make regularly for work and services. I also offer 15-minute discovery calls by phone or Zoom for families who want to talk through their situation before making the trip.

  • What does estate planning cost for a Chalmette family?

    Most of my estate plans are flat-fee engagements — the total cost is agreed on before any work begins. I cover pricing on the 15-minute discovery call, before anything starts. No hourly billing. No invoice surprises.

Estate Planning in Chalmette Can Be Simple

Getting your estate plan in place can be easier than you think. The intake form takes about five minutes, and the discovery call takes about fifteen.



From there, I’ll walk you through what you need, what it costs, and what comes next. Most Chalmette families have everything signed within a few weeks — without a lot of back-and-forth or unnecessary stress.