Louisiana Estate Planning Made Simple
Learn first. Meet with an attorney when you're ready.
We believe families make better estate planning decisions when they understand their options first. That's why we've built Louisiana's most comprehensive free estate planning video library.
✓ Two experienced Louisiana estate planning attorneys
✓ Fixed-fee legal services
✓ Free educational video library
Planning meetings are conveniently held by Zoom. Document signings are available in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
How We Work
3-Step Process:
Start with a short questionnaire
Brief intake call with our coordinator (if appropriate)
Planning meeting by Zoom, followed by signing
This process keeps planning efficient, focused, and predictable.
Why Families Choose Us
Why Families Choose Rabalais Martinez, LLC
We believe estate planning should be educational, straightforward, and tailored to your family's goals. Here's what makes our approach different:
Education First – Learn through free Louisiana-specific videos and resources before your planning meeting.
Two Experienced Attorneys – Work with experienced Louisiana estate planning attorneys who collaborate on your plan.
Louisiana-Focused Practice – We concentrate exclusively on Louisiana estate planning and successions.
Clear Fixed Fees – Know your fee in advance with no hourly billing.
Convenient Planning by Zoom – Meet from anywhere in Louisiana, with document signings available in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Comprehensive Planning – Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, successions, and related planning—all coordinated under one roof.
Serving Louisiana Families Since 1994 – More than three decades of focused Louisiana estate planning experience.
Meet Our Attorneys
Estate planning works best when clients have confidence in the people guiding them. Paul Rabalais and Catherine Martinez work collaboratively to help Louisiana families understand their options and put thoughtful estate plans in place.
Not Ready to Meet With an Attorney Yet?
That’s okay. We believe families make better estate planning decisions when they understand their options first. Explore our Louisiana-specific educational videos, and when you’re ready to move forward, we’re here to help.
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and planning designed to protect your family, your assets, and your wishes.
Successions / Probate
Guidance through Louisiana successions with clarity and compassion—whether you’re handling a recent loss or resolving an existing estate.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
If you're considering hiring our firm, these short videos explain how our process works, what to expect from your planning meeting, and how our fixed-fee approach works.
How the Estate Planning Process Works at Rabalais Martinez
What to Expect From Your Estate Planning Meeting
Estate Planning Fees: How Fixed-Fee Planning Works
Who We’re a Good Fit For — and Who We’re Not
Signing Options
Planning meetings are held by Zoom. Document signings are available in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Ready to Get Started?
Begin with our short questionnaire. We'll review your information and guide you through the next step.