Law Office of Alan Kansas

Estate Planning Attorney Serving New Orleans, Louisiana

I serve New Orleans families from my Gretna office — 10 minutes across the bridge, with the same personal, flat-fee service I provide to every client I work with. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, successions, and the full range of estate planning services, built for Louisiana law.

You Don't Need to Drive to the CBD for a Louisiana Estate Planning Attorney

New Orleans families have access to estate planning attorneys downtown — but most of them serve a high-end market that doesn't reflect how most Louisiana families actually live. My practice is built around regular families: homeowners, young parents, people with a retirement account and kids who depend on them. No minimum net worth. No corporate pricing. Just a flat-fee plan built for your situation.



My office is at The Primary Workspace in Gretna, a 10-minute drive from the French Quarter across the Crescent City Connection. I meet with clients by appointment, and I'm also available by phone or Zoom for families who prefer to start the conversation remotely before coming in.

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Orleans Parish and Jefferson

Parish Successions — I Handle Both

Where a succession is filed depends on where the deceased was domiciled at the time of death. Orleans Parish residents file at the Civil District Court in New Orleans. Jefferson Parish residents file at the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna — two blocks from my office.



I handle succession matters in both courts. If you're a New Orleans resident managing a loved one's estate, I can assess your situation in a first conversation: what type of succession applies, whether a formal court proceeding is required, and what a realistic timeline and cost look like before any engagement begins.

What I Help New Orleans Families With

I work with Gretna residents on every area of estate and succession law.

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Wills in Louisiana

Notarial will drafting built to meet Louisiana's execution requirements

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Successions

Orleans 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 take over.

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 New Orleans Families Ask Before Reaching Out

  • Do you serve New Orleans clients as an estate planning attorney?

    Yes. I serve New Orleans and Orleans Parish families from my Gretna office, 10 minutes across the bridge. I meet with clients by appointment at The Primary Workspace on Huey P Long Avenue, and I'm available by phone or Zoom for initial conversations.

  • Where does a New Orleans succession get filed?

    Successions for Orleans Parish residents file at the Civil District Court in New Orleans. I handle Orleans Parish succession matters and can tell you in a first conversation what the process involves, what it will cost, and how long it realistically takes.

  • Do I need a New Orleans attorney for a New Orleans estate, or can a Gretna attorney handle it?

    A Gretna attorney with experience in both courts can handle it. I represent clients in Orleans Parish succession and estate planning matters regularly. Proximity to a client's home matters less than familiarity with Louisiana law and the relevant court's procedures — and I have both.

  • Is estate planning only for wealthy families in New Orleans?

    It shouldn't be, and it isn't with me. My practice is built around regular Louisiana families — a house, a retirement account, and people who depend on you. Most estate plans are flat-fee engagements with a straightforward scope. If you own anything and have people who depend on you, a plan is worth the conversation.

  • How do I find the best estate planning attorney in New Orleans?

    The right attorney knows Louisiana law specifically, handles your matter personally, and makes the process clear from the start. I'm a Louisiana estate planning attorney with more than 20 years of experience, Super Lawyers recognition in 2024 and 2025, and a 5-star Google rating from clients across Orleans and Jefferson Parish.

Start With a 15-Minute Call

Whether you're planning ahead or managing a loss, one conversation is enough to understand what your situation requires and what it will cost. I'll give you a straight answer before anything else moves forward.