Hoyt & Stanford, Attorneys at Law - Lafayette, LA

Board-Certified Tax and Estate Planning Specialists

When your financial future or estate planning needs require a highly sophisticated approach, finding an experienced attorney is crucial. Hoyt & Stanford, L.L.C. in Lafayette, Louisiana, offers deep legal expertise combined with compassionate client care. Our firm features Board-Certified Tax Law Specialist Ted W. Hoyt, who has been practicing law since 1977. With an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University and extensive experience working with the national office of the IRS, Ted Hoyt provides unparalleled counsel in IRS audits, tax appeals, installment agreements, and complex tax mitigation strategies.

We design custom estate planning packages that secure your legacy and shield your family from stressful judicial interventions. Our services include drafting last wills and testaments, revocable living trusts, and springing durable powers of attorney. We strongly advise everyone, particularly those over 55, to put a valid power of attorney in place to avoid the expensive, public court proceedings known in Louisiana as interdictions.

Board-Certified Family Law and Divorce Advocacy

Family law matters require both sharp legal strategy and empathetic guidance. Our partner, D. Reardon Stanford, is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, a prestigious designation held by only a select percentage of attorneys in Louisiana. Whether you are navigating a complex contested divorce, establishing child custody and visitation schedules, or seeking a fair division of community property, our legal team is prepared to protect your personal and parental rights. We understand that every family dynamic is unique, and we tailor our legal strategies to help you get your life back on track smoothly.

Comprehensive Successions and Probate Administration

Losing a loved one is a profoundly personal loss, and handling the legal administrative process can be incredibly challenging. In Louisiana, settling an estate requires navigating a specialized legal process known as successions. Our probate attorneys provide sensitive, highly professional guidance to executors and heirs throughout Acadiana. We manage the identification and valuation of assets, draft and file all necessary petitions with the court, and resolve potential heir disputes with the utmost efficiency, minimizing court delay and administrative expenses.

Strategic Business Formation, Mergers, and Acquisitions

For local entrepreneurs and established corporate entities, navigating the business lifecycle demands sound legal advice. We assist clients with strategic business formation, helping establish LLCs, partnerships, and corporations tailored to shield owners from personal liability. We handle contract drafting, commercial transactions, business sales, and corporate mergers and acquisitions. Our tax-focused perspective ensures that every business deal or transition plan is structured in a tax-efficient manner, laying a strong foundation for long-term corporate growth.

Convenient Location in Lafayette

The law office of Hoyt & Stanford, L.L.C. is conveniently situated at 315 South College Road, Suite 165, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Our experienced support staff and board-certified specialists are dedicated to delivering effective, customized legal solutions. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and discover how nearly 80 years of combined legal expertise can serve you.