What’s the difference between a succession affidavit and judicial succession?

Louisiana law recognizes two main types of successions:

• Succession Affidavit: Used when the estate’s total value is under $175,000 and the deceased left no will. It’s a simplified process handled through an affidavit recorded in parish conveyance records.
• Judicial Succession: Required when the estate is worth more than $175,000 or the deceased left a valid will. This process takes place through the courts and concludes when a judge signs a Judgment of Possession.