How do I find an old obituary in Louisiana?

How do I find an old obituary in Louisiana?

In the Genealogy Bank you can either search the database of recent obituaries, from 1986 to present day, or click on the “Historical obituaries” section on the left. Keyword search is also available for this database, and you can also search by city or town, and by name of newspaper.

How can you find out if someone is married in Louisiana?

Marriage Records less than 50 years and for marriages that occurred in the parish of Orleans are available from the Vital Records Registry. Records less than 50 years, for marriages which occurred in parishes other than Orleans are available from the Clerk of the Court of the parish.

Are autopsy reports public record in Louisiana?

Autopsy reports prepared by the coroner or his designee are public records. The coroner shall provide copies of the autopsy report at no charge to the appropriate law enforcement agencies as requested.

How do I find out if someone died in Louisiana?

For more information about obtaining copies of Louisiana death certificates for deaths that occurred less than 50 years ago, visit the Vital Records Registry. Click Basic Search to search for records by the decedent’s name. To search using other criteria, click Advanced Search.

How do I find obituaries online?

Always free to search and browse, Legacy.com offers many ways to locate obituaries. Search all obituaries by name, location, death date, and newspaper, or search by any keyword or phrase.

How do I get an autopsy report in Louisiana?

Anyone who wishes to receive a copy of an Autopsy/Toxicology Report must fill out an Autopsy and Toxicology Report Request Form and provide a copy of their photo identification. Please see Request for Autopsy Report.

Do I need probate if I have power of attorney?

The fact that you had Power of Attorney during someone’s lifetime doesn’t have any bearing on whether or not Probate is needed after their death. If the deceased owned assets in their sole name and their Estate is worth over a certain amount, you will need to go through the Probate process.