Title Actions

Protecting Your Property

A title is your legal proof of ownership. Property law works differently in Louisiana and our unique Civil Code requires title transfers to follow strict rules. Missing even one step can cause big problems.

Even minor issues such as a misspelled name, missing signature, or outdated record, can block property transactions. Unpaid property taxes during the succession process can put a family home at risk of a sheriff’s sale. These are the issues proper title work resolves.

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Why Titles Matter

Even the smallest title issue can create big consequences.

An heir lost property to a tax sale because the succession was never completed and no one realized the taxes were owed.
A simple clerical error in the chain of title kept a homeowner from selling property when they needed funds the most.

These are real-life obstacles that can cost families time, money, and even the homes they grew up in.

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How We Help

When it’s clouded by errors, disputes, or competing claims, your ability to sell, transfer, or pass property through succession can be blocked. Title issues can be complex, but at Second Line Law, we handle them with the diligence and care we’d expect for our own families. Here’s how we help:

Donations of Property

Transferring property between family members, often after a succession, in a way that’s legally recognized and recorded.

Title Changes or Corrections

Fixing clerical errors, incorrect names, or missing information in the property record.

Notarial Acts for Real Estate

Drafting and authenticating deeds, donations, and transfers.

Quiet Title Actions

Removing competing claims, such as tax sale purchasers or fractured ownership among heirs, to establish undisputed title.

Defense of Title

Protecting property against encroachment by neighbors, wrongful tax sales, or parish proceedings for blighted property.

Property Disputes

Addressing conflicts with parishes, neighbors, or agencies that challenge ownership.

Why Waiting Isn’t an Option

“Do I really need to do this now?” is a question we hear often. The answer is yes. Louisiana insurance companies require clean, completed successions before issuing or renewing coverage. Federal and state relief programs, including FEMA, also require proof of ownership before releasing disaster assistance. Waiting until after a storm, tax notice, or sale to fix title problems often means fewer options and higher costs.

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We’re Here to Help Protect What Matters Most

For more than 20 years, Second Line Law has guided families through successions, estate planning, and property disputes. We know how deeply tied property is to family history, and we’re here to make sure that history is protected.

Estate planning secures your legacy. Succession law ensures property passes to the right heirs. Title actions clear the legal record so ownership is undisputed. Together, these areas of law protect your property and allow your family to move forward without unnecessary obstacles.

If you suspect a title issue, contact Second Line Law today. Don’t wait until a problem catches you off guard. Your family’s home, land, and legacy deserve protection.