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503 Boulder Creek Parkway Boulder Creek 4BR/3BA - 2757 LA - $439,500
512 Cypress Cove Willow Trace 4BR/3BA - 2572 LA - $350,000
306 Green Springs Road Copper Meadows Phase IV 3BR/2BA - 2009 LA - $298,000
403 Hammond Road Bayberry Point 2BR/2BA - 1080 LA - $95,995
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114 Vestige Circle Chartres Place Ph II 4BR/2.5BA - 2337 LA - $279,000
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102 Woodhaven Road Meadow Bend 4BR/2BA - 2270 LA - $248,500
309 Brooks Passage Way Sawgrass Park 4BR/3BA - 1889 LA - $267,500
501 St Girons Drive La Bon Vie 3BR/2BA - 1614 LA - $248,900
118 San Sebastian Drive San Sebastian 3BR/2BA - 1456 LA - $215,500
306 Old Pottery Bend Tuscany 4BR/3BA - 2734 LA - $489,900
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342 Rena Drive.......................................$180,000.......................Hayley Dumont
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227 Stoneburg ........................................$178,900..................... Kirk Schexnaider 234 Whispering Meadows.................$271,150...................... Kirk Schexnaider 208 Whispering Meadows ................$273,000.................... Kirk Schexnaider
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202 B Princeton Woods Lp................$675,000............................Susan Martin
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208 French Court Ossun Heights 3BR/1BA - 1100 LA - $89,900
1062 Melvin Dupuis Road 3BR/2BA - 1888 LA $238,500
115 Olivewood Drive Woodlands of Acadiana 3BR/2BA - 1813 LA - $289,000
100 Shelburne Circle Austin Village 4BR/3BA - 2298 LA - $312,000
207 Country Club Drive Daigre 5BR/3BA - 3040 LA - $279,000
121 Rue Argenteuil Road ....................$159,900....................................Joe Bailey 208 Bambi ...............................................$224,900.............. Donna Christianson 122 S. Montauban Drive......................$318,750 .......................... Debbie Greene 109 Sago Palm Way ..............................$338,750..................Sharon Henderson 512 Cypress Cove...................................$350,000 .............................. Joel Bacque 104 W. Vallauris Drive .........................$385,000 ....................Kimberly Lafleur 116 Claremont Circle ............................$399,900.........................Billy McCarthy 425 W St Joseph St ...............................$399,900. Setareh Mirian-Delcambre 302 Richland Avenue, 209C .............$413,300 ..........................Angela Guidry 107 Brookhaven Drive.........................$445,000.............................Cindy Bailey
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206 Waterhouse Road.........................$422,500 .......................Corey Fontenot 207 Vinemont Drive ............................$235,000..................Kenneth Chaisson
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501 N. Montauban Drive ....................$261,500 ............................Susan Martin
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202 Dale Richard Road Sunset Terrace 3BR/2BA - 1508 LA - $190,000
206 Waterhouse Road Barrington Place 4BR/3BA - 2445 LA - $422,500
5642 Cameron Street 3BR/2BA - 2151 LA $167,500
1802 E Pinhook Road Joseph Dugas Estate Partition 3BR/2BA - 1414 LA - $155,000
427 Walter Drive Fairgrounds North 3BR/2BA - 1531 LA - $174,900
111 Timber Edge Drive.........................$192,900 ......................... Dennis Brooks 113 Imperial Palm Lane ......................$195,000 ....................Charlotte Durand 302 N Rushmore Lane ........................$229,900....................Dianne D DeJean 105 Ella Hill .............................................$230,160 .......................Jennifer Brewer 115 Olivewood Dr...................................$289,000 ...................Mary Ann Mirian 217 Golden Cypress..............................$294,900 ............................ Denise Clary 524 Cypress Cv ......................................$325,000............................. Wendy Wells 409 Habitat Ridge ...............................$365,000 ....................Jessica McGehee
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100 Shelburne Cir. ................................$312,000 .........................Kellie Kinsland 104 Keelingwood Lane .......................$329,900.............................Connie Wiltz 104 Forestwood Drive .........................$424,900 ............................Connie Wiltz
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229 Princeton Woods Loop...............$875,000............................Susan Martin
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120 Club View.........................................$439,000 ......................Hayley Dumont
5060 Landry Road 3BR/2BA - 1341 LA $280,000
334 Tabb Road 4BR/2BA/1HB - 2874 LA $539,900
113 Imperial Palm Lane Palm Court 3BR/2BA - 1540 LA - $195,000
202 B Princeton Woods Loop River Ranch 4BR/4.5BA - 3175 LA - $675,000
1201 South College Road 9 Suburban Oaks 2BR/2.5BA - 2006 LA - $249,000
123 Rue Argenteuil Laurentian Park 2BR/2BA - 1085 LA - $159,900
125 Rue Argenteuil Laurentian Park 2BR/2BA - 1080 LA - $159,900
1401 Atchafalaya River 3BR/2BA - 4000 LA $155,000
1424 Leed Champagne Road 4BR/2BA - 1731 LA $245,000
106 Hermitage Avenue Charleston Place 4BR/2BA - 2500 LA - $255,000
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228 Ramblewood Dr............................$474,900.........................Billy McCarthy 400 N. Demanade.................................$549,000 ...............................Amy Braun 100 Ravenswood Lane........................$829,000 ...................... Frances Prejean
202 Second Street 2BR/1BA - 879 LA $45,000
636 8th Street Cross 2BR/1BA - 780 LA - $59,000
TBD Canadian Lane | Church Point 5.12 Acres | House Pad & Pond | $106,000
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109 Mossy Oak Avenue | The Oaks | Lafayette 5BR/4.5BA | 5,100 SQ. FT. | $1,450,000
114 Vestige Circle | Chartres Place Ph II | Lafayette 4BR/2.5BA | 2,337 SQ. FT. | $279,000
100 S. Montauban Dr................................. $96,353 118 S. Montauban Dr .................................. $54,317 604 N. Montauban Dr ............................... $28,261 406 N. Montauban Dr ............................... $32,765 600 N. Montauban Dr ............................... $33,112 602 N. Montauban Dr................................ $36,792 606 N. Montauban Dr ............................... $59,283 110 N. Montauban Dr ................................. $73,306 108 N. Montauban Dr ................................ $74,655 3 LOT PACKAGE DEAL 600,602 & 604 N. Montauban Dr ......... $75,000
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205 E. Peck Boulevard | East Bayou Oaks | Lafayette 4BR/3BA | 3,416 SQ. FT. | $475,000
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631 Easy Rock Landing Drive | Cypress Meadows | Broussard 4BR / 3BA | 2286 SF | $340,000
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309 Beckenham Way | Lafayette Brookshire South 4BR / 3BA | 2727 SF | $529,000
211 Rutherford Ct | Lafayette Brookshire South 4BR / 4BA | 2773 SF | $540,735
116 Westfield Drive | Lafayette Fernewood 4BR / 4BA | 3567 SF | $530,000
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203 Reidel Rd. Broussard, LA 70518 5 BR / 5.5 BA
$1,995,900 Listed by Sylvia McLain Latter & Blum Mobile: 337.349.0470 sylvia@sylviamclain.com Licensed in Louisiana
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panning over 6300 SF, this Mediterranean style estate is situated on an exceptionally large lot just under an acre with a gorgeous pool and waterfront views of a tranquil cypress pond. Inside, a luxury resort and spa-inspired master wing offers many features including a steam room, a cedar sauna, a circular soaking tub, a built-in towel warmer, heated flooring, a walk-in shower with multi-jets and a private hideaway courtyard encasing an outside shower. The gourmet kitchen clad with premium finishes and fixtures boasts a top-of-the-line Wolf appliances with a warmer, fryer, steamer microwave/ convection oven, wine fridge, full-sized individual subzero refrigerator and separate full-sized subzero freezer. An additional full outdoor kitchen is outfitted with standard sized refrigerator, gas grill and a built-in Big Green Egg cooker. Whether exercising or entertaining guests, splash into an impressive heated gunite custom pool and hot tub featuring a water fall. Impressive equipment included with the home is a reverse osmosis water system, extensive upgrading on windows (UV protection), all slab and foundation work dramatically increased from recommended specifications, hurricane strapping installed on every rafter, foam insulation throughout even in interior walls, tankless water heaters, a generator and more. There is an extensive security/SMART whole-house technology system installed as well as a safe room. An unforgettable theatre and gaming experience is available in the upstairs stadium-style media room which includes custom lighting, overhead projection and a mini kitchen. There is a large laundry room and ample open driveway areas, a three-car attached garage with an oversized storage/workroom and a 4th separate garage which currently doubles as a workshop. This prestigious private gated community offers its residents an abundance of common areas including a baseball field, soccer field, Pet Park and a large green area with a 1500 SF two-story tree house, running track, walking trails and recreation areas.
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212 Gleneagles Circle - Broussard $68,000 - Phase II of Le Triomphe LOT SIZE 67.52x153.5x67.5x151.9 +/-Le Triomphe is more than a home - it is a lifestyle! In addition to a wonderful corner lot, owning in Le Triomphe gives you the chance to play golf on a championship course, join a wonderful country club offering gym, dining, pool, and tennis. Minutes from thriving Broussard, only a few minutes more to New Iberia or Lafayete, and you have a wealth of cultural, entertainment, dining and shopping venues. This corner lot offers privacy on three sides.
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223 Country Club Drive - New Iberia - $550,000 - Daigre 3 BR/2 BA/1 HB - 3,481 Sq. Ft. Stunning! Thats the best description of this beautifully updated home. Enter through the courtyard into a foyer overlooking the twostory living room, with its faux-stone fireplace gracing one end, and a fantastic entertainment center on the other end - the perfect place for movie night! A large formal dining room accommodates those big holiday meals and get-togethers, and a breakfast room/family dining area is adjacent to the gorgeously updated kitchen.
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706 Picard Rd. Apt 3 & 4- Off E Broussard- 2 Units- 2Bd/1Ba- investment property- $133,000
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512 Jefferson- off Evangeline Thruway- 3Bd/2ba home in historic area- 1,959 sqft- $119,900
000 Teurlings–Near Teurlings High-1.86 Acres -141x472x174x451-$89,900
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230 Marcon Dr-Off N University- Commercial Building in ideal location with 4 offices3,035 sqft- $239,000
155 Ronald Blvd- near Fatima- over 3300 sf, 4Bd/2.5ba,open dining-den-kitchen-breakfast, rear carport- no pets- $1,600
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119 Oakbend- off Guilbeau- 3Bd/2ba, neutral colors, Open floor plan, large covered patio, garage $1,500
108 Lyons 4 Bd/2 ba, sep living, family room, and eat-in kitchen, cov patio, oak trees, fenced, pets yes- $1,200
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215 Stanley Rd- Carencro - almost an acre, cross fenced, 3Bd/2ba, open floor plan, garage, pets yes, - $1,100
701 S. College #208, - Neat and clean 2Bd/2ba condo convenient to Oil Center, UL, and the Johnston St corridor, no pets- $900
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112-B Sunflower- off Vincent- cute 2Bd/2ba townhouse, good appliances, fenced backyard, pets yes- $900
401 Fox Run #1- off Pinhook- Privacy fenced yard, 2Bd/2ba, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, outside storeroom, pets YES- $850
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706 Picard #20- Milton-Quiet area, 2Bd/1ba, CH/A, fridge, range, W/D connections, pets YES -$700
123 Township #B- off Johnston-near the Mall, 2Bd/1ba flat, all kitchen appliances, no pets- $650
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155 Ronald Blvd, near Fatima- over 3300 sf, 4Bed/2.5bath, separate living, open dining-denkitchen-breakfast floor plan, rear carport- live oaks and fruit trees, no pets- $1,600 119 Oakbend, off Guilbeau Rd- Neat and Clean, 3Bed/2bath, neutral colors, Open floor plan, large covered patio, garage $1,500
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108 Lyons, 4 Bed/2 bath, sep living, family room, and eat-in kitchen, cov patio, oak trees, fenced, pets yes- $1,200 215 Stanley Rd, Carencro - almost an acre, cross fenced, 3Bed/2bath, open floor plan, garage, trees, pets yes, - $1,100 701 S. College #208, - MOVE IN SPECIAL 1st month only $500-Neat and clean 2Bed/2bath condo convenient to Oil Center, UL, and the Johnston St corridor, no pets- $900 112-B Sunflower, off Vincent Road- cute 2Bed/2bath townhouse, good appliances, fenced backyard, pets yes- $900 401 Fox Run #1, off Pinhook- Privacy fenced yard, 2Bed/2bath, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, outside storeroom, pets YES$850 706 Picard #20, MiltonQuiet area, 2Bed/1bath, CH/A, fridge, range, W/D connections, pets YES -$700 123 Township #B, off Johnston-near the Mall, 2Bed/1bath flat, all kitchen appliances, no pets- $650
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104 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE - AREA 5 BR / 6 BA - 5,800 SQ. FT. $1,275,000
120 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 5 BR / 4.1 BA - 6,550 SQ. FT. $2,495,500
155 SHANNON RD. LAFAYETTE - AREA G2 4 BR / 4.2 BA - 8,580 SQ. FT. $4,999,000
207 KINGS RD GREENBRIAR ESTATE - AREA G2 5 BR / 5 BA • 5,544 SQ. FT. $1,985,000
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I Want To Be Your Realtor 232 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 5 BR / 6.2 BA - 7,000 SQ. FT. $4,900,000
117 THIBODEAUX DRIVE LAFAYETTE - AREA G2 4 BR / 4.1 BA - 5,700 SQ. FT. $2,295,000
514 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 3 BR / 3.5 BA – 4,100 SQ. FT. $1,750,000
1806 BONIN ROAD YOUNGSVILLE 5 BR / 3.5 BA - 4,269 SQ. FT. $1,725,000
203 MAIN STREET BROUSSARD – AREA 4 BR / 4.5 BA – 5,785 SQ. FT. $1,385,000
210 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 4 BR / 5.5 BA - 3,896 SQ. FT. $899,500
400 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 4 BR / 3.1 BA – 3,608 SQ. FT. $898,000
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5511 WOODLAWN ROAD MAURICE - AREA V1 4 BR / 4.2 BA - 10,000 SQ. FT.. $1,295,000
600 RICHLAND AVENUE LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 5 BR / 4.5 BA – 4,175 SQ. FT. $995,000
519 E FAIRFIELD DRIVE BROUSSARD – AREA O 3 BR / 3 BA - 2,500 SQ. FT. $955,000
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310 STEINER ROAD LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 2,717 SQ. FT. $845,000
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100 EMILY LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 5 BR / 3.1 BA - 4.032 SQ. FT. $798,500
601 RICHLAND AVENUE LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 4 BR / 3.1 BA - 3,052 SQ. FT $795,000
109 SONOMA WAY LAFAYETTE - AREA N 5 BR / 3.1 BA - 2,936 SQ. FT. $788,500
607 RICHLAND LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 3,035 SQ. FT. $665,000
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603 RICHLAND AVENUE LAFAYETTE – AREA G1 3 BR / 3 BA – 2,885 SQ. FT. $625,000
501 PRINCETON WOODS LOOP LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 4 BR / 3.1 BA - 3,029 SQ. FT. $625,000
301 OLD SETTLEMENT LAFAYETTE - AREA N 3 BR / 2.1 BA - 3,333 SQ. FT. $575,000
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134 W BAYOU PARKWAY LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 4 BR / 3 BA - 3,065 SQ. FT. $499,999
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408 MARILYN DRIVE LAFAYETTE – AREA G2 3 BR / 2 BA – 2,010 SQ. FT. $338,500
204 E BAYOU PARKWAY LAFAYETTE - AREA G1 4 BR / 3 BA - 2,690 SQ. FT. HOSTED BY JEANNE MAHONEY $435,000
107 BILLINGFORD DRIVE LAFAYETTE - AREA O 3 BR / 2 BA - 1,850 SQ. FT. $285,000
145 VITAL STREET LAFAYETTE - AREA G3 3 BR / 2 BA - 1,815 SQ. FT. $192,500
NEW IBERIA 13.64 ACRES ....................................................... $195,000 407 BILTMORE WAY, LAFAYETTE ............................................ $350,000 118 COLONIAL, LAFAYETTE SALE PENDING ............................. $95,000 98 BURDIN ROAD, LAFAYETTE............................................. $1,200,000 100 BURDIN ROAD, LAFAYETTE ........................................... $2,395,000 202 & 208 LEONPACHER, LAFAYETTE .................................... $450,000 510 HUNTLEY AVENUE, LAFAYETTE ........................................ $265,000
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7 Easy DIY Porch and Patio Projects to Make Summer Quarantine Feel Like a Breeze Written by Larissa Runkle for realtor.com The days are getting warmer and, if you’re lucky enough to have a tiny square of patio to call your own, you’re probably spending a good bit of time outside. But even our outdoor spaces can start to wear thin after a while— especially if they’ve taken a beating from the winter months, or you’re just sick of looking at the same sad sofa cushions. Now that you’ve had a chance to tackle some indoor DIY projects, why not move your home improvement plans outside? This week, we’re bringing you a final bit of quarantine DIY inspo so you can spruce up your front porch or back patio, just in time for all the nice weather ahead.Here are seven patio projects you can do yourself in a weekend’s time. 1. Build your own flower boxes Porch railing planters are a great way to get in a bit of extra garden space—even when you don’t have a full garden to begin with. “This is a great DIY project,” says designer Kayla Goldstein of Kayla LLC. “Besides working up a sweat, it’ll give your porch a lot of personality and privacy.” Paint them to match an accent color or to contrast the colors of your porch. Just be sure to get plants that are easy to maintain and can survive your climate, Goldstein cautions.
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2. Install new porch lights You won’t need to spend a whole day on this project, but that doesn’t make the payoff any less impressive. “Outdoor lighting takes a beating after years of being exposed to the elements,” says Vineta Jackson, home improvement expert for The Handyman’s Daughter. “A new porch light can perk up an entryway in as little as an afternoon, as long as you know how to wire the fixture safely.” 3. Add a porch swing or bed Swings aren’t just for the kids; in fact these very-adult nostalgic decor pieces are just about guaranteed to breathe fresh life into your tired porch scheme. “You can buy these, but they’re actually very easy and inexpensive to make,” says Carmen Smith, owner of Living Letter Home. “If you want a new take on the swing, try your hand at a porch swing bed. They’re so comfy and inviting and may be even easier to make than your swing.” 4. Repaint the front door There’s nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to refresh your front porch, especially if that means adding color to a main focal point—like the front door. “Paint can go a very long way,” says Smith. “Whether from a distance or up close, a small pop of color on the front door can be a super way to make your home seem just a touch more cheerful. The color you choose is also a great way
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to show your personality.” Plus, if you end up hating the color, paint is cheap— so you can just try again. 5. Hang some whimsical curtains Make your front porch feel like an outdoor oasis by hanging a set of sheer curtains. “Curtains on a front porch can completely change the feel,” says Smith. “If you’re in the South, curtains can be both a design choice but also a necessity to help keep bugs out. Opt for lightweight, sheer curtains so as to avoid blocking light.” 6. Get a bar cart “If you can’t go out to the bar, bring the bar to your backyard,” Jackson says. This DIY outdoor end table features a built-in planter box that can be swapped out for an ice bucket in seconds. 7. Buy new outdoor furniture If your porch furniture is feeling as tired as you are after all these days in quarantine, it might be time to switch things up. “This is a bit more expensive, but changing out your furniture can completely give the space a new feel,” says Smith. You can go with a modern style with clean lines, or the more traditional style with wood or woven material. If you’re unable to buy all new items, get a fresh look by rearranging your stuff or buying new pillows or cushions for your existing furniture.
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POWER OF ATTORNEY TERMINATES UPON DEATH Q: MY SISTER HAS HAD POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR MY MOTHER FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND WE DON’T HAVE A RELATIONSHIP. MY MOTHER RECENTLY DIED, AND I’M WONDERING WHETHER MY SISTER STILL HAS AUTHORITY TO ACT FOR MY MOTHER, BASED ON THE POWER OF ATTORNEY WHICH WAS EXECUTED PRIOR TO HER DEATH.
Stephen J. Oats
A: In short, no. The power of attorney terminates automatically upon death of your mother. Louisiana law provides for a number of circumstances in which a power of attorney or “mandate” may be terminated, and one of these circumstances is the death of the principal (your mother), or the mandatary (your sister). Therefore, since your mother is deceased, your sister no longer has
authority to act on her behalf pursuant to the power of attorney. If your sister is unaware that the power of attorney has expired, by virtue of your mother’s death, I suggest that you immediately explain to her that she is no longer authorized to act on her behalf. In order to insure that no further actions are taken on behalf of your mother pursuant to the power of attorney, you may also wish to contact banks and other businesses which may have been handling assets or other matters for your mother, to let them know that since she is deceased, your sister is no longer authorized to act on her behalf. If you continue to have questions or issues with your mother’s estate, you should contact an attorney who specializes in successions. Good luck!
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Q: I KNOW THAT I CAN ASK MY EMPLOYEE’S WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS CONSISTENT WITH COVID-19, BUT CAN I ACTUALLY ADMINISTER A COVID-19 TEST TO MY EMPLOYEES? A: According to the EEOC guidance for employers regarding COVID-19, an employer may choose to administer COVID-19 testing to employees before they enter the workplace. The ADA requires that any mandatory medical test of employees be “job related and consistent with business necessity.” When applying this standard to the current circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic employers may take steps to determine if employees entering the workplace have COVID-19 because and
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individual with the virus will pose a direct threat to the health of others. As such, you can administer COVID-19 testing. The logistics of this could be problematic, i.e. where will testing take place, who will administer it, etc. You must be consistent with ADA standard and ensure that the tests are accurate and reliable. The FDA and CDC can provide guidance on what may or may not be considered accurate testing. You should also consider the incidence of falsepositives or false negatives associated with a particular test. A test will not rule out whether or not an employee will acquire the virus later-so this may not be the most accurate way to screen your employees. If you do decide to implement testing, you should still require that your employees continue to observe infection control practices.
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By Jeff Wood, President, Acadian Home Builders Association
Help for Home Owners During Pandemic Recovery
With the outbreak of COVID-19 this spring, several states across the country issued stay-at-home orders, forcing most Americans to spend much more time in their homes than ever before. As a result, homes have taken on a new meaning as they became our new offices, playgrounds, sporting fields, entertainment venues and a safe refuge during this challenging time. The good news is the U.S. homeownership rate increased at the beginning of this year, according to a new analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS) shows the number of home owners rose by 2.6 million in the first quarter of 2020, bringing the U.S. homeownership rate to 65.3 percent. The number of home owner households has been climbing since the third quarter of 2015 and homeownership rates among all age groups increased in the first quarter 2020. The data reveals that millions of families were able to hunker down in a place they owned as the pandemic unfolded. Home owners who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 should be aware of mortgage payment options available. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recommends that home owners should continue to make their monthly mortgage payments if they can. However, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced options for home owners if their ability to pay their mortgage is impacted by COVID-19. If a loan is owned by Fannie Mae or
Freddie Mac, borrowers may be eligible to delay making their monthly mortgage payments for a temporary period during in which late fees won’t be incurred and foreclosure and other legal proceedings will be suspended. You can check online to see if your loan is owned by either of these entities: • Fannie Mae: www.knowyouroptions.com/loanlookup • Freddie Mac: ww3.freddiemac.com/loanlookup/ Borrowers impacted by the coronavirus are encouraged to contact their mortgage service providers to discuss mortgage assistance and relief options. In times of economic uncertainty, home owners must be vigilant and steer clear of bad actors who may want to steal personal information related to their property. The Federal Housing Finance Agency is urging consumers to watch out for fraudulent calls, emails or text messages posing as Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, requests for upfront cash for mortgage relief, or unsolicited offers for mortgage assistance. To learn more about homeownership throughout National Homeownership Month in June or any time of the year, contact Acadian Home Builders Association at www.acadianhba.com
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