Walter D. White, A Professional Law Corporation - Shreveport, LA

Protecting Your Family's Financial and Emotional Needs

At Walter D. White, A Professional Law Corporation, we firmly believe that estate planning is for everyone. Established in 1991 by dedicated Shreveport attorney Walter D. (Doug) White, our mission is to help hardworking families in Shreveport, Bossier City, and the surrounding North Louisiana communities secure their futures with practical, accessible, and effective legal solutions. With over 40 years of legal experience, Doug White understands how to structure legal protections that safeguard your hard-earned assets and provide your loved ones with long-term peace of mind.

Comprehensive Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts

Drafting a comprehensive estate plan is a critical step to protect your family from future legal disputes. Whether you need to draft your first last will and testament or establish a trust, our law corporation provides tailored, compassionate counsel. As seasoned estate planning lawyers and wills lawyers, we guide you step-by-step through the process, ensuring all documents adhere to unique Louisiana civil law guidelines. Our core estate planning services include:

• Wills and Trusts: Drafting last wills, living trusts, and special needs trusts to simplify asset distribution.
• Power of attorney lawyers: Establishing medical and financial powers of attorney allowing a trusted person to manage your affairs.
• Interdictions: Protecting vulnerable family members through legally sound guardianship structures.

Compassionate Elder Law and Medicaid Planning

As we age, navigating nursing home costs can become extremely stressful. Our firm specializes in elder law and Medicaid planning, helping seniors protect their homes and life savings from being entirely consumed by long-term care expenses. Doug White utilizes his deep knowledge of regulations to help families qualify for benefits while legally preserving assets for heirs. We work with clients to coordinate advanced directives and arrange powers of attorney with a respectful, patient-centered approach.

Navigating Louisiana Successions and Probate

Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and managing their estate can feel completely overwhelming. Louisiana's probate and succession laws are highly distinct, requiring precise filings in local probate courts. As leading probate lawyers, we guide families through succession proceedings with efficiency and care. We assist executors in filing necessary court documents, resolving creditor claims, and distributing assets to heirs, aiming to complete the process smoothly and avoid unnecessary litigation.

Over Four Decades of Trust and Veteran-Led Integrity

A native of Shreveport, Doug White has been practicing law since 1981. He is a retired veteran of 25 years of military service in the Louisiana Army National Guard, bringing discipline and integrity to his legal practice. Voted Top Attorney by SB Magazine, he has served as an Ad Hoc Judge and chairman of a Hearing Committee for the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. Call 318-213-9350 today to schedule a consultation with an attorney to secure your family's future.